Microwave Oatmeal

Name: Microwave Oatmeal
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 1
Ingredients: ½ cup uncooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats; ½ cup water; ½ cup whole milk; Pinch of table salt; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter; Fresh fruit and toasted nuts, optional

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No need for those little instant packets! Microwaving your own oats is super easy without being loaded on sugar; plus, homemade microwave oatmeal is far cheaper than the prepackaged stuff. A bowl of this instant oatmeal is comforting, filling, and simple enough for a child to make after school.

By Nicole McLaughlin

Recipe by Well Done

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Recipe Summary

active:

3 mins

total:

5 mins

Yield:

Serves 1

Ingredients

½ cup uncooked old-fashioned regular rolled oats
½ cup water
½ cup whole milk
Pinch of table salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter
Fresh fruit and toasted nuts, optional

Directions

Step 1
Combine oats, water, milk, and salt in a small bowl, and stir well. Microwave 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and butter. Top with fresh fruit and nuts, if desired.

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