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The ultimate oatmeal recipe featuring a step-by-step guide to making perfect organic oatmeal, comparing porridge vs oatmeal, and highlighting how Quaker Oatmeal Squares can enhance your breakfast experience

The Ultimate Oatmeal Recipe: How to Make Perfect Oats Every Time

This creamy organic oatmeal recipe serves as the ideal base for a warm, nutritious breakfast. Made with rolled oats, water (or milk), and a pinch of salt, you can enhance its flavor with toppings like fruits, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of honey. Discover the difference between porridge vs oatmeal with this delightful dish, and consider adding Quaker oatmeal squares for an extra crunch.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes 
  • Yield: 2 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups water or any type of milk (dairy or plant-based)
  • A pinch of salt
  • Toppings (optional): sliced bananas, berries, nuts, seeds, honey, maple syrup

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized pot, mix the rolled oats with water (or milk) along with a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat the mixture over medium-high heat until the ingredients are combined and the mixture begins to boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened.
  4. Take it off the heat and allow it to rest for a few minutes to thicken even more.
  5. Now, add extra treats like sliced bananas, berries, or a drizzle of honey. For added texture, consider incorporating Quaker oatmeal squares.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a richer, creamier oatmeal, choose milk instead of water.
  • Adjust the consistency by adding more or less liquid, depending on your preference for thicker or runnier oatmeal.
  • This recipe is easily scalable for meal prepping and can be reheated throughout the week.
  • Author: Rihana Walker
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 150 
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 4g 
  • Protein: 5g 
  • Cholesterol: N/A

Keywords: organic oatmeal, porridge vs oatmeal, Quaker oatmeal squares