Perfect Oatmeal Recipes

PERFECT MORNING OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring water and milk to simmer in large saucepan over medium heat. Meanwhile, heat butter in medium skillet over medium heat until just beginning to foam; add oats and toast, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until golden and fragrant with butterscotch-like aroma, 1 ½ to 2 minutes.
• Stir toasted oats into the simmering liquid, reduce heat to medium-low; simmer gently, until mixture thickens and resembles gravy, about 20 minutes.
• Add salt and stir lightly with spoon handle. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally with wooden spoon handle, until oats absorb almost all liquid and oatmeal is thick and creamy, with a pudding-like consistency, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Off heat, let oatmeal stand uncovered 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

PERFECT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Combine the water and salt in a small saucepan and turn the heat to high.
• When the water boils, turn the heat to low, add oatmeal, and cook,.
• stirring until the water is just absorbed (about 5 minutes).
• Add cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts, stir, cover the pan and turn off heat.
• Let set for 5 minutes.
• Serve with milk and sweetener.

PERFECT MICROWAVE OATMEAL FOR ONE

Steps:

• Put everything into a microwave safe bowl. You need one deep enough to avoid boil-over messes.
• Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
• Stir and eat with a little milk and a sliced half banana. Yum!