This is the only 90 second microwave oatmeal recipe that you will ever need. It will be your breakfast go-to for creamy, hearty oats every single time!
Cold winter weather begs for a warm and hearty breakfast. In our house, that usually means we rotate between my how to freeze and reheat pancakes recipe and this recipe or my how to make your own instant oatmeal.
While I’ve shared countless oatmeal recipes with you over the years, it dawned on me that I’ve never shared the one recipe I make most: The ULTIMATE 90 Second Microwave Oatmeal!
Not only is oatmeal extremely nutritious and versatile, but it is also gluten-free. For those of you with a gluten allergy, I highly recommend Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats made in their 100% gluten-free facility and tested for gluten again to ensure their purity. In fact, I got to tour the factory and see this process up close and personal during my visit to Portland.
What makes a perfect oatmeal?
- Using milk instead of water
- Add cinnamon, vanilla and a good pinch of salt
- Add in your favorite toppings
From there, the world is your oyster.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The best topping for oatmeal is peanut butter for protein, berries, oats, banana slices, chia seeds, almonds, or raisins.
I typically do a 1:1 ratio. One cup of oats to one cup of milk but if you want the oats to be looser I would suggest adding a little more milk.
Quick-cooking oats in the microwave will make things super mushy to the point you won’t feel like eating breakfast. If you want perfect oatmeal you need to use old fashioned oats.
Many times oatmeal coming out of the microwave is too hot for kids. If you want to cool it down quickly, mix in some frozen berries when it comes out of the microwave. That will bring the oatmeal down to the right temperature for the kiddos.
If you’d like you can substitute rice milk or water for whole milk. You would substitute with the same quantity of whole milk in the recipe.
Your spoon is waiting.
The ULTIMATE 90 Second Microwave Oatmeal
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- Place the milk, oats, vanilla, salt and cinnamon in a microwaveable bowl and stir to combine.1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup Old Fashioned Oats, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, pinch salt
- Microwave on high for 90 seconds for a chewy consistency or longer for a softer consistency.
- Sweeten to taste with maple syrup, brown sugar or banana slices.maple syrup
Nutrition
Video
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