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    Home » Breakfast » Stovetop Oatmeal (with Almond Milk)

    Stovetop Oatmeal (with Almond Milk)

    Published: Sep 6, 2019 · Modified: Feb 5, 2023 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Eat like your grandparents

    The first Sunday after Labor Day is National Grandparents’ Day. Have you ever heard the advice “eat like your grandparents”? This bon mot encourages us to step away from over-processed foods and hew to meals your grand- or great-grand parents would make, like oatmeal.

    Good advice, but beware. Marketers have cleverly wrapped an old-time word around new products such as quick-cooking oats, steel cut oats, pre-sweetened instant oats, and oatmeal bars packaged to look like granola bars. But do these count? I’m pretty sure Grandma would look at these with a curious eye.

    Some may be as nutritious, but when I see the added sugar and unpronounceable preservatives, I get wary. So I stick with a classic: Old-Fashioned Oats and add a new twist: Not Your Grandmother’s Oatmeal.

    Cooking time for this recipe is only about 5 minutes vs. 1-2 for the quick-cooking oatmeal, so, really, is that even a difference?

    Cooking Oatmeal on the Stovetop is so fast

    First, notice the basic instructions for oatmeal is 2 parts liquid with one part oats. Liquid is generally water or milk. I like to do half water and half milk (I use Almond milk). Your preferences may vary; use whatever suits your personal taste.

    Bring the liquid to a boil in a saucepan, then add oatmeal and boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (If it seems a little watery, boil for an additional 1-2 minutes and stir vigorously).

    Pick your favorite toppings

    Oatmeal ingredients

    But, let’s be honest – the real magic to oatmeal is the TOPPINGS, amirite?

    Grandma, for sure, put brown sugar on hers and probably a little milk because perhaps she made this, then let it sit too long, and it thickened into Redi-Mix Concrete.

    I do add brown sugar, but here’s my personal twist. Try:

    Ground flax meal –to boost those Omega-3’s
    Dried Cherries – tart and sweet at the same time – yum!
    Berries – either blueberries or raspberries – or BOTH
    Bananas – Adding ½ a banana = needing less sugar - always good!
    Granola – (or keto granola) I love the crunch!

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    Simply delicious oatmeal

    The best part is the world of possible add-ins. You can make this entirely yours!  A (insert your name) original! Go ahead, give it a try, and let me know what combinations you come up with.

    Pin for Stovetop oatmeal

    Need other breakfast ideas? How about pancakes, or a Dutch Baby?? Another great breakfast in a bowl is a dragon fruit smoothie bowl. You'll LOVE it!

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    It's all in the toppings!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time10 minutes mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 343kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup oatmeal old-fashioned
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 cup water
    • ¼ cup blueberries
    • ¼ cup raspberries
    • ¼ cup dried cherries
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granola

    Instructions

    • n a small saucepan warm the water and milk to boiling. Add oatmeal and reduce heat to simmer. Cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
    • Divide oatmeal between two bowls.
    • To each bowl add fruit, brown sugar and granola.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Colette

      February 20, 2022 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      I made this today for breakfast, and it is seriously the best oatmeal I’ve ever had! I’ve never been a huge fan of oatmeal, but this recipe converted me 😂z
      For toppings, I used sliced sweet apple, blueberries, and honey granola. It was so delicious 🤤

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      • Sula

        February 20, 2022 at 12:30 pm

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it Colette! I love apples, I'll bet that was an amazing addition!

        Reply
    2. Big Trouble

      July 28, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      I miss visiting you and dad when in Madison because of your oatmeal mostly...well, that and seeing Walt. Tell Walt I said hi! This oatmeal is still my #1 favorite! 🙂

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      • Sula

        July 28, 2020 at 2:52 pm

        Thanks, its my favorite too!

        Reply
    3. Big Trouble

      September 12, 2019 at 11:25 am

      THE RECIPE WE (I) HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! THE OATMEAL OF ALL OATMEALS!!! Yaaassss! You make the BEST oatmeal ever! Thanks for sharing your secrets with us, Sula. 🙂 The public appreciates it.

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 12, 2019 at 11:28 am

        Isn't it funny how people think oatmeal is boring? You just have to know how to "dress" it!

        Reply

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