Easy to make Oatmeal: Stove Top and Microwave

Oatmeal can be compatible with a variety of ingredients

If you are passionate about wholesome foods and healthy living, I found that there's something simple and easy to make. A comforting bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal. It's simple and easy to make so here are the steps to make both stove top and microwave oatmeal.

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Stove top with milk:

Pour 1 cup of milk in pot.
Turn up heat to boil
Pour half cup of oats into pot.
Stir for 5 minutes and then let it cool down

Microwave with water:

Pour 1 cup of water in bowl
Pour in half cup of oats in bowl and mix together.
Microwave for 2 minutes

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Whole grain oats have a robust and versatile texture, with many toppings that can be added to them. The result can be a wonderful experience of flavor and a very filling meal.

For my first oatmeal dish, I decided to combine the whole grain oats with creamy milk and an ambrosia apple. These particular apples, were surprisingly discovered in Canada and are now very common. The apple topping goes very well with the oatmeal and it created a fantastic flavor. The milk also added a real creamy texture to the dish.

Now it was time for the microwave oatmeal dish. I was curious if the taste would be different if I swapped the cooking method of milk for water and used a microwave. So, I followed the directions and created an oatmeal bowl that was just slightly quicker than the stove. The result was a little bit different. The oatmeal took on a lighter, fluffier texture, with the oats seeming more mashed up, which gave the dish something different. This bowl felt larger overall, with the oats swelling up to create a larger portion.

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To add a touch of sweetness to this oatmeal version, I decided to drizzle some honey on top of it. The honey did more than just enhance the taste; it brought a sticky, gooey texture of sweetness that balanced the overall plain oatmeal flavor. Cooking the oats in the microwave was very quick. It took a mere two minutes of total cooking time, making it an excellent choice for those busy mornings when every second counts.

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My oatmeal adventure taught me that there are different ways to prepare oatmeal. Among them, my favorite method was cooking it on the stove with milk. Oatmeal proves to be compatible with a variety of ingredients and cooking methods, making it a versatile staple in our diets. Whether you prefer the luxurious creaminess of milk-cooked oats on the stove or the fluffy lightness of water-cooked oats in the microwave, one thing is certain: a bowl of oatmeal awaits your creative input. Ready to be transformed into a delicious homemade meal.

There are a variety of fruits that can be added to oatmeal. Here is a list of a few that you might want to try sometimes as a topping!

Bananas: Sliced fresh bananas. That will add more of a sweeter banana flavor to the overall meal.

Berries: All sorts of berries can be added to oatmeal. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries can be used fresh or frozen. They add a lovely tangy-sweet flavor and vibrant color to your bowl.

Apples: Almost any apple goes great with oats. They can be added fresh for a crunchy texture or cooked down into an applesauce-like texture. Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon for a classic flavor combination.

Pears: Similar to apples, pears can be used either fresh or cooked, and their subtle sweetness pairs well with oatmeal.

Peaches: These can be chopped up and added fresh during the summer, or you can use canned or frozen peaches when they're not in season.

Cherries: Fresh, frozen, or dried cherries can add a tart and sweet flavor to your oatmeal. Cherry and almond is a great flavor combination.

Dried fruits: Raisins, cranberries, apricots, or dates can be added directly to your oatmeal.

Tropical fruits: Fruits like mango, pineapple, kiwi, or pomegranate seeds can bring a tropical feel to your oatmeal bowl.

Citrus fruits: Oranges or grapefruits can be added to create a unique flavor.

Grapes: Dried grapes can all a wonderful flavor too. Roasted grape oatmeal is one way to mix it up.

There are also a variety of Oats to choose from too. Steel-cut oats, or Irish oats, which are whole oats chopped into pieces is one option. Scottish oats are whole oats that are stone-ground into a meal, creating a porridge-like dish when cooked. Rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats, are steamed and then rolled into flakes, which makes them quicker to cook and commonly used in a variety of recipes. Even more processed are quick or instant oats, which are pre-cooked, dried, rolled, and often used in pre-packaged oatmeal products. Two other types of oats include oat bran, the fiber-rich outer layer of the oat, and oat flour, a fine flour used in gluten-free baking. Each type of oats offers a different texture, cooking time, and nutritional profile, providing a range of options depending on your culinary needs and health goals.

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June 15, 2023