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How to Make Oatmeal for Breakfast

Oatmeal is one of the best breakfast options and is enjoyed every morning by millions worldwide. Oats have many health advantages and can be prepared quickly to save time. Although instant oatmeal is taking over shelves in food stores, many still prefer old-school, steel-cut or rolled oatmeal. Learn how to make oatmeal perfectly every time…

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Oatmeal is one of the best breakfast options and is enjoyed every morning by millions worldwide. Oats have many health advantages and can be prepared quickly to save time. Although instant oatmeal is taking over shelves in food stores, many still prefer old-school, steel-cut or rolled oatmeal. Learn how to make oatmeal perfectly every time to jump start your day.

How to Make Oatmeal for Breakfast

Nutrients in Oatmeal

It’s no secret that steel-cut and rolled oats are healthier than the modern, instant variety. It is one of the healthiest oatmeal types. In addition to containing more fiber, traditional oatmeal has complex carbohydrates that restore digestion and normalize blood sugar. When complex carbs and fiber are combined, they can be efficient appetite suppressants for dieters.

Because oatmeal is a whole grain, it has more nutrients than instant, processed oats. They offer great amounts of manganese, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. If oatmeal is labeled as fortified, it might also have minerals like calcium and iron added to it chemically. Knowing how to make oatmeal correctly helps you preserve these nutrients.

How to Make Types of Oatmeal

There are three major kinds of oatmeal: steel-cut, rolled and instant oatmeal. Steel-cut oats, although they’re the healthiest, take the longest to prepare. Rolled oats are also nutritious and refer to oats that have been steamed and pressed. Instant oatmeal is self-explanatory. Fortified instant oatmeal can be healthy because it has been infused with extra nutrients. However, it also contains artificial ingredients that might not be good for your health.

How to Make Oatmeal on Stove top

Step 1:

Pour water into a large pot and bring to a boil. When water starts boiling, drop the oats in. The ideal ratio to use is 3 ½ cups of water for every cup of oats.

Step 2:

Turn heat down to low and let oatmeal simmer for 20-30 minutes. Check every 15 minutes if the oatmeal has achieved the consistency you want.

Step 3:

Sweeten as desired and serve.

 

How to Make Oatmeal in Microwave

Step 1:

Add oats into a ceramic dish. When making oatmeal by microwave, use 2 cups of water or milk for every cup of oats.

Step 2:

Cook on the highest heat setting at 5-minutes intervals. Taste oatmeal every 5 minutes and continue cooking until it is ready.

Oatmeal Tips and Tricks

Steel-cut oats are best for making oatmeal. However, if you’re pressed for time, instant oatmeal can come in handy. To make instant oatmeal healthier, purchase the fortified variety. This information is usually detailed on the package. To add nutrients, serve oatmeal with fresh fruit pieces and nuts. Milk gives oatmeal a creamier, richer taste and texture. Opt for low-fat or skimmed milk to minimize calories.

Oatmeal is a power breakfast that provides plenty of nutrients to start your day on a healthy note. It is satiating, rich and very tasty. Oatmeal is recommended for diabetics and contains minerals that can reduce symptoms of chronic conditions. If you can, choose steel-cut and rolled oats over instant, and learn how to make oatmeal the right way to see positive effects in your health.

Vanjo Merano

Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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