Cooking Oats: Quick Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup low-fat milk or water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Stovetop:Bring milk or water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan.Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 1 minute.Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Enjoy!
- Microwave:Combine milk or water, oats, and a pinch of salt in a 2-cup microwavable bowl.Microwave on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Healthy Tip: Top with a drizzle of honey, fruit and nuts or seeds. Get creative with a dollop of applesauce, or non-fat plain Greek yogurt swirled with a spoonful of low-sugar fruit jam.
*Nutrition Facts include low-fat milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 497mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 2mg
Cooking Oats: Old-Fashioned or Rolled Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned or rolled oats
- 1 cup low-fat milk or water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Stovetop:Bring milk or water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan.Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Enjoy!
- Microwave:Combine milk or water, oats, and a pinch of salt in a 2-cup microwavable bowl.Microwave on High for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Stir before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Healthy Tip: Top with a drizzle of honey, fruit and nuts or seeds. Get creative with a dollop of applesauce, or non-fat plain Greek yogurt swirled with a spoonful of low-sugar fruit jam.
*Nutrition Facts include low-fat milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 501mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 2mg
Cooking Oats: Steel-Cut or Irish Oats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup steel-cut or Irish oats
- 1 cup low-fat milk or water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Bring milk or water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan.
- Stir in oats and reduce heat to low.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are the desired texture, 20 to 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Healthy Tip: Top with a drizzle of honey, fruit and nuts or seeds. Get creative with a dollop of applesauce, or non-fat plain Greek yogurt swirled with a spoonful of low-sugar fruit jam.
*Nutrition Facts include low-fat milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 463IU | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 2mg
Cooking Oats: Overnight Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fasioned or rolled oats
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk or water
Instructions
- Combine oats and milk (or water) in a jar or bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Eat cold or heat up.
- Add toppings if desired. Makes about 2/3 cup.
Notes
Healthy Tips: Add half a mashed banana and a tablespoon of peanut butter to the oats and milk for some sweetness and protein. Top with a drizzle of honey, fruit and nuts or seeds for extra nutrients.
Get creative with a dollop of applesauce, or non-fat plain Greek yogurt swirled with a spoonful of low-sugar fruit jam.
*Nutrition Facts include low-fat milk.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 231IU | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg
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