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Oatmeal

How to Make Oatmeal

Elena
Learn how to make the perfect bowl of creamy & hearty Oatmeal. It is the perfect high-protein fiber-packed breakfast to power you through your day (16g protein)! Enjoy these 6 easy variations; chocolate, peanut butter, pumpkin spice, apple cinnamon, banana nut, strawberries & cream, and blueberry.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 156 kcal

Equipment

  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
  • ½ banana sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • Pinch cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons chocolate chips
  • Nuts for topping
  • drizzle with melted chocolate and peanut butter (for topping, if desired)
  • ½ diced or sliced apple
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ sliced banana
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon almond butter
  • sprinkle of chia seeds
  • ½ cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 Tablespoon Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sprinkle of coconut (for topping)
  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin spice
  • pecans (for topping)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add the oats, milk, water, and salt to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring the to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the oats have thickened and cooked through.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the protein powder (if desired). If the batter is too thick, add another ¼ cup of milk.
  • Stir in mixings and toppings of choice and enjoy immediately!
Keyword protein oatmeal recipe, stovetop oatmeal