Do you have a favorite way to fix oatmeal? I've seen more than I can count, from the oatmeal box to the internet, but my favorite came to me in a different way. It is made with old fashioned oats and it's quick. It makes me wonder why folks ever use the individual packets with all of their unhealthy additions except in extreme situations on the road and such.
I was buying oats in bulk at our local grocery store when an elderly man told me how he makes it. He said he simply puts one half cup old fashioned oats with one cup milk or water and microwaves it 5 minutes. It works great and it's pretty much how I always make oatmeal now! Here are two twists on it we love. This makes two small servings or one large serving.
Chocolate Cherry Microwave Oatmeal
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 tablespoon chia or ground flax seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons cacao or cocoa
1 tablespoon maca (optional)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
1 cup milk (your choice: soy, almond, cow's milk
--I like almond)
1 cup frozen cherries (fresh in season)
chopped almonds
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Mix all ingredients except almonds in a large microwave bowl and microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir, divide in 2 bowls and top with nuts.
Apple Cinnamon Microwave Oatmeal
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 tablespoon chia or ground flax seeds (optional)
1 tablespoon maca
1 tablespoon cinnamon (or to taste)
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup milk (your choice: soy, almond, cow's milk
--I like almond)
1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
2/3 cup applesauce (or to taste)
toasted walnuts
Mix all ingredients except walnuts in a large microwave bowl and microwave on high 5 minutes. Stir, divide in 2 bowls and top with nuts.
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Our mornings are early and quick so this is a great, healthy fast breakfast! Do you have any quick healthy breakfasts? I'm always looking for variety. We eat everything from frittatas to smoothies. On the road we'll often just eat fresh fruit and a hard boiled egg.
It's just one other gift from my mom. I never miss breakfast. It is the most important meal of the day. Mom would actually cook a big breakfast for the whole family before leaving for a day of teaching high school. Thanks again, Mom, for instilling in me this healthy habit!
Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself.
1 Corinthians 6:19
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I also use 1/2 cup oatmeal to one cup water but I microwave it for 45 seconds. It comes out great! I add bananas and brown sugar, sometimes raisins. Mmmmm, haven't had it in awhile...guess what I'm having for breakfast tomorrow?
ReplyDeleteI'll have to try doing it for less time. I do add a lot of other stuff before cooking so that may take a bit longer. Gotta love oatmeal!
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ReplyDeleteI use the same ratio of liquid to oats and I usually zap for 1 minute and 45 seconds. I think I'll try 2 minutes next time. Only thing: I don't want it boiling over in my microwave. Today I added chopped up dried plums. When cooked I added in the nuts and honey and a wee bit of 1/2 and 1/2 cream. mmmmmmmmmmmm
ReplyDeleteI just made oatmeal this morning for my family on this cold winter day. I usually don't add as much water that they say on the box. I cooked my old fashioned oats in a pot.
ReplyDeleteI love oatmeal on cold mornings!
DeleteNot very fond of sweet oatmeal. I like it plain with just the tiniest pinch of salt and a drop of milk with the water.
ReplyDeleteIs that how it is traditionally made in Ireland? I grew up with raisins in it and sweetened with brown sugar. We also use oatmeal in savory dishes like meatloaf. BTW, my last name is also O'Rourke:)
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