Oatmeal makes an easy, quick, nutritious, and energizing breakfast just about any morning. It can be prepped the night before or quickly cooked up just prior to enjoying. And there are so many options to kick up the flavor!
How to Prepare Oatmeal
Ratios
Before I dive into the preparation methods, you need to know the ratios of oats and liquid. Here they are:
- old fashioned rolled oats – 1:2
1 part uncooked oats to 2 parts liquid (that’s the equivalent of 1 cup oats and 2 cups liquid) - steel cut oats – 1:3-4
1 part uncooked oats to 3 to 4 parts liquid (that’s the equivalent of 1 cup oats and 3 to 4 cups liquid)
LIQUIDS: purified water, unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened cashew milk, unsweetened hemp milk
NOTE: You could also add mineral salt for added flavor and quicker cooking speed. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt per 1 cup uncooked oats.
Overnight Oatmeal
Prepping your oatmeal overnight makes it easier to enjoy come the morning because everything is already ready to go (besides heating if you choose to heat it). This is a great option for those who work or for kids who are rushed to get out the door to school.
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Stovetop Oatmeal
Prepping your oatmeal on the stove is fast and easy and tastes amazing because it’s fresh and warm.
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Microwave Oatmeal
Prepping your oatmeal in the microwave saves a little bit of time and possibly dishes, but it doesn’t taste as good and the microwave tends to destroy nutrition. But here are the directions just in case.
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Add-in Ideas
Jazz up your oatmeal by adding yummy stuff! Below is a list of delicious ideas. If you have any more suggestions, please share them in a comment below!
Energizing Oatmeal
Below is a list of add-in ideas for ENERGIZING oatmeal. This means low fat, Carbalicious oatmeal. If you’re doing the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle, these would be considered an E. In this list, I put limits on some items for those doing THM; if you’re doing a different diet, go according to their recommendations.
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Energizing & Filling Oatmeal
Below is a list of add-in ideas for ENERGIZING AND FILLING (Fusiontacular) oatmeal. If you’re doing the Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle, these would be considered Crossovers (XO) which are good for on-plan treats, pregnant ladies, and those in maintenance mode (not recommended for weight loss). In this list, I put limits on some items for those doing THM; if you’re doing a different diet, go according to their recommendations.
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