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• 1 cup (240 ml) of water may seem a bit too much to be poured into ½ cup (45g) oats, but keep in mind that oats absorb water very quickly when cooked.
• For a thicker, fatter oatmeal, you can use milk instead of water.

Stir the oats thoroughly. Carefully remove the oatmeal bowl from the microwave - it will be very hot! After a quick stir, your oats are ready.

• Wait 1 -2 minutes for the oats to cool before serving.

Mix your favorite seasoning into the oats. At this point, you can add some delicious and nutritious ingredients to the top of the oatmeal bowl, such as butter, honey, cream, fresh fruit, dried fruit or baked nuts. Just stir these ingredients in as much as you want and enjoy!

• For instant oats, taste them before adding anything else. Instant oats are usually available in flavors like brown sugar, cinnamon and apple, so you probably don't need a lot of extra seasoning.

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Method 2 of 4: Cook rolled oats or cut oats on the stove

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   Pour 1 cup (240 ml) of water or milk into a shallow saucepan. Measure with regular measuring cup to ensure correct proportions. Oats cooked in water will cook faster and retain their original firmness. Oats cooked with milk are softer and smoother.
   • A small pot like a saucepan will work best, as the oats need to be partially submerged to cook.
   • You should only cook cut oats or rolled oats on the stove. Other oats such as instant oats and quick-cooked oats are often used in the microwave.

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   Boil water or milk until it boils gently. Heat over medium high heat until the water starts to bubble. This is the optimal temperature for cooking olives. It is important to boil water or milk before adding the oats so that the oats do not absorb too much water and become sticky.
   • You can also use a milk and water mixture for a fatter oat dish that doesn't contain too many calories.
   • Be careful not to overheat the water or the milk, lest it evaporate quickly and the oats could burn.

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   Add ½ cup (45 g) of oats and stir. Measure out the oats with a dry cup. ½ cup (45 g) of oats is considered the standard serving size for one person. If you want to cook more, just leave room to add ½ cup (45 g) more oats and ¾ - 1 cup (180 -240 ml) water or milk.
   • Add a pinch of salt to flavor your oats.

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   Simmer until the oats have reached the desired consistency. Stir the oats occasionally while cooking, but avoid excessive stirring. Exact cooking time will depend on the amount and type of oats. Instead of just looking at your watch, keep an eye on the oats as it starts to thicken.
   • Cooking a traditional pan of rolled oats can take 8-10 minutes. Because of its tough texture, cut oats can take up to 20 minutes to soften.
   • Starch can be broken down if too much stirred, so the oats will stick and lose most of its natural flavor.

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   Remove the oats from the kitchen. Once the oats have reached the desired consistency, you can pour them into a bowl. Use a spoon or scoop around the sides of the saucepan to make it easier to clean afterwards. And of course the bowl should be large enough to allow room for the ingredients you intend to sprinkle on the oats!
   • Keep in mind that the oats will continue to thicken a bit after they cool, so lift them off the stove before they are exactly how you want them to be.

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   Mix in some spices. While the oats are still hot, add a little butter, a teaspoon of peanut butter, or a handful of raisins. If you like sweet, try sprinkling with a little brown sugar, maple syrup, honey or fruit jam. Don't worry, your oats won't be that bad!
   • Spices like cinnamon powder, nutmeg and Jamaican peppercorn also help balance the sweetness.
   • Wait for the oats to cool to a full serving size before serving.
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Method 3 of 4: Soak oats in boiling water

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   Boil a kettle of water. Fill the kettle with clean water and place it on the stove on high heat or use an electric kettle to boil the water. While the water is boiling, you can prepare other dishes for breakfast.
   • This method can be used to make instant oats and slow-cook oats like rolled and cut oats.

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   Pour ½ cup (45 g) of oats in a bowl. This amount of oats is enough for one serving. If you want to cook more, you can measure in half a cup (45 g). You will need to add ½-1 cup (120 -240 ml) of boiling water for each ½ cup (45 g) of oats.
   • Use a dry measuring cup for the correct ratio of oats and water.
   • Add a pinch of salt to the dried oats for flavor.

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   Fill the oats with boiling water. Turn off the heat when the water is just boiling and open the lid of the kettle to let the steam escape. Fill the oats with boiling water and stir constantly. If you want the oats to soften, use 300 ml of water. If you like thick oats, use only 180 - 240 ml of water.
   • The oats will swell and thicken as they ripen; That means you should add a little more water than you expected.

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   Add the ingredients to sprinkle the oats of your choice. Add sweetness to your oatmeal with honey, brown sugar or maple syrup, then add a few slices of banana, crunchy cereal, or chocolate crumbs. Complete with a pinch of cinnamon sugar or apple pie baking seasoning.
   • Don't hesitate to get creative with exotic flavors like dried cherries, pistachios or grated coconut when you want to experiment with something different.
   • Try enjoying the oats as an acai bowl — stir in ground berries and other nutritious foods like chia seeds, nut butters and fresh fruit.
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Method 4 of 4: Soak rolled oats overnight

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   Measure ½ cup (45 g) of rolled oats into a small container. A screw-cap food jar is ideal as it helps control portion sizes, but any jar deep and with a wide mouth will work. Fill the jar with oats and shake so that the oats are flat.
   • The best oats for this method are rolled oats - instant oats will quickly soften when it comes to liquid, and the broken oats will not be soft enough so they are often dry and hard.
   • If your mornings are too busy, mix the oats in a plastic container for your convenience.

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   Fill the oats with equal amounts of milk or milk substitutes. Pour in oats ½ cup (120 ml) cold milk or replace the milk with almond, coconut or soy milk. The liquid will provide moisture to the oats. The ratio of milk to oats used in this recipe is usually 1: 1.
   • You may need to experiment a few times to find the exact proportions. If the first time the overnight oats are soft, reduce the amount of milk next time. If the oats are dry, you can add a little more milk before serving.

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   Stir well the mixture in the jar. Keep stirring until the oats are evenly moistened from top to bottom. Otherwise, your dish will lose its taste because of dry spots.
   • You can also add other dry ingredients like chia seeds, flaxseeds and seasoning powders.

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   Add your favorite seasoning and enjoy the oats cold. Remove the oats from the refrigerator and add to your jars of delicious treats like honey, Greek yogurt or hazelnut chocolate chips. Those who are health conscious can replace it with more nutritious things like fresh fruit and unsweetened nut butters.
   • Try mashed bananas as a sweetener instead of the regular sweeteners.
   • Be creative! There is almost no limit to the unique flavor combinations you can think of.
   • If you don't like cold oats, you can heat up one serving in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
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Advice

• For convenience, consider cooking a large batch of oats and storing them in the refrigerator to pick them up when needed. You can scoop out enough oats, add 1-2 tablespoons of water or milk and heat them in the microwave.
• Replace milk with almond, coconut, or soy milk for a nutritious, low-calorie breakfast.
• When you cook whole-house oats, you can use your buffet to create your own oatmeal stand.
• For a more nutritious breakfast, you can add protein by combining oats with egg whites, nut butters, Greek yogurt, and more.

Warning

• Ideally, you should wash the pot immediately after cooking the oats on the stove. Leftover oat stains in the pot, once dry, will not be washable without soaking in the water for long.
• Never boil water unattended. Not only is there a fire risk, you could even lose breakfast!

What you need

Microwave the oats

• Microwave
• The bowl can be used in the microwave
• Measuring cup (for both wet and dry ingredients)
• Spoon

Cook oats on the stove

• A shallow pot or a saucepan
• Measuring cup (for both wet and dry ingredients)
• Spoon

Oats soaked in boiling water

• Kettle
• Measuring cup (for both wet and dry ingredients)
• Spoon

Oats soak overnight

• Food storage glass jars or similar small container
• Measuring cup (for both wet and dry ingredients)
• Spoon