How to Make Perfect Oatmeal.

A bowl of rolled oats with the ingredients for oatmeal

Serves 2–3 · Prep: 1 min · Cook: 5 min

Make It

  1. Add 1 cup rolled oats to a saucepan with 2 cups water or milk of choice and a pinch of sea salt.

  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.

  3. Reduce the heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and creamy.

  4. Remove from the heat and let sit 1–2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Use organic old-fashioned rolled oats. Choose certified gluten-free oats if needed.

  • Two parts liquid to one part oats. More liquid gives you porridge, less gives you a thick spoonable bowl.

  • Do not skip the salt. Oats taste flat without it.

  • Oats on their own will not hold you. Stir in protein powder or serve with eggs, and see Protein Oatmeal for the full build.

  • Counts as Complex Carbs at ½–1 cup cooked.

Coco Pierrel

Coco Pierrel is a Certified Integrative Nutritionist, nutrition educator, and founder of the Eat Shed Glow® method, a personalized approach to weight loss for anyone done with dieting, including people on GLP-1 medications who want to learn how to eat and keep their results when they come off. Based in NYC and Connecticut, with virtual coaching available worldwide.

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