Is oatmeal good for you?

Yes! Oatmeal is a great option for breakfast, as a snack or truly any meal of the day. It's high in fiber which makes it filling (and helps you poop!) and is a good source of plant-based iron. Check out this post to learn more about oatmeal benefits .

Is oatmeal high in protein?

Unfortunately oats themselves are not high in protein, however they can serve as a great base for protein. I love stirring in some greek yogurt or topping with a dollop of nut butter (I like almond butter or peanut butter) to get in an extra dose of protein.

Do I have to use salt in my oatmeal?

It is not essential to add salt to your oatmeal but adding a pinch of salt does help to amplify the flavors.

Can I make oatmeal in the Instant Pot?

Yes you can, however I don't find it to be much faster than the stove top or microwave. I also find it can get a little mushy. If you do want to use the Instant Pot I recommend using steel-cut oats. Here's a recipe .

How to Make Oatmeal [Stovetop + Microwave] -The Healthy Maven

Name: How to Make Oatmeal
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup water or milk (dairy or non-dairy); 1/2 tsp cinnamon; pinch of salt; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1-2 tbsp maple syrup, to taste.; 1/3-1/2 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries etc…); 1/2 banana, sliced; 1-2 tbsp chopped nuts (I like walnuts or pecans); 1/2 apple, chopped; 1/4 tsp additional cinnamon; pinch of nutmeg; 2 tbsp chocolate chips; 1 tbsp peanut butter

How to Make Oatmeal

4 bowls of oatmeal each topped with different toppings.

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Wondering how to make a basic oatmeal recipe? With just 6 simple ingredients you can have stove-top oatmeal in 10 minutes and even less in the microwave! 4 flavor variations included.

Author: Davida Lederle
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Cook
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp maple syrup, to taste.

Very Berry Oatmeal:

1/3–1/2 cup of mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries etc…)

Banana Nut Oatmeal:

1/2 banana, sliced
1–2 tbsp chopped nuts (I like walnuts or pecans)

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal:

1/2 apple, chopped
1/4 tsp additional cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg

Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal:

2 tbsp chocolate chips
1 tbsp peanut butter

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a medium pot over medium-high heat.
Bring oatmeal to a boil and then lower to a simmer for 5-10 minutes or until oats have soaked up all the liquid. Stir occasionally to ensure oats don’t stick to the bottom of the pot.
Top with desired toppings as indicated above and serve.

Notes

To make in the microwave:

Add all ingredients into a large microwave-safe bowl and cook on high for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and stir. Cook in 40 second increments until all liquid has been absorbed and oats are cooked through. Top with desired toppings (suggestions below).

Find it online: https://www.thehealthymaven.com/how-to-make-oatmeal/