Oatmeal
For a loving bowl of oatmeal you can pull off first thing in the morning, use a trick from Samantha Seneviratne: Cook the oatmeal in a skillet instead of a pot. The oatmeal will be creamier and more evenly cooked in under 10 minutes, ready to be topped to your heart’s desire. Plus, a skillet is easier to wash, making this recipe extra kind to your still-waking-up self.
Ingredients
- 1cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1cup whole or non-dairy milk, plus more for serving
- 2teaspoons maple syrup or brown sugar, plus more for serving
- Salt
- Toasted nuts, sliced fruit, jam, regular or nut butter and/or cinnamon, for topping (optional)
Directions
In a large skillet, combine the oats, milk, maple syrup, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high, then reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and a spoon dragged through the liquid leaves a trail for a second or two, 4 to 7 minutes. (The oatmeal will thicken off the heat.)
Scoop into bowls and top with a drizzle of milk and maple syrup, plus any optional toppings.
Nutrition
- Info
- Trans Fat: 0 gramsFat: 5 gramsCalories: 231Saturated Fat: 1 gramUnsaturated Fat: 3 gramsSodium: 391 milligramsSugar: 9 gramsFiber: 4 gramsCarbohydrate: 39 gramsProtein: 9 grams