Basic Oatmeal Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review

Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 bowls 1x
Category: Breakfast
Diet: Vegetarian

Learn how to make oatmeal from scratch with just 2 simple ingredients and discover all the tips and tricks to master the oatmeal technique. Loaded with fiber, oatmeal makes a satisfying healthy breakfast for busy days.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (90g) old-fashioned oats
1 cup (240 ml) milk or vegetable milk
1 cup (240 ml) water
A pinch of salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Maple syrup (optional)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring milk and water to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, then pour in the oats, salt and cinnamon.
Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Divide equally between two bowls and serve with toppings of your choice and maple syrup if desired*.

Notes

* Please do refer to my article for many topping ideas. You can also enjoy your oatmeal plain, with just some maple syrup, agave syrup, honey or brown sugar.

For a baby version (from 5+ months), you can pulse the oats in a food processor until finely ground, and then proceed to the recipe the exact same way. When baby is a little bit older, you can use the whole oats instead. For a baby version, I like to add some unsweetened applesauce or other fruit compote to the oatmeal. A 100% baby-approved!