How to Make the Best Fluffy Toasted Oatmeal
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The trick to the best oatmeal? Toast it in the pot first. This oatmeal is flavorful, fluffy and genuinely delicious! Here’s how to make it.
Updated byKathryne Tayloron August 29, 2024
What if I told you there’s a better way to make oatmeal? Forget the instructions on the back of the bag. It’s high time I shared my go-to method for homemade oatmeal.
This oatmeal is extra flavorful and fluffy—not mushy. It’s miles better than instant packets or standard stovetop oats. I genuinely look forward to these oats in the morning, and they make wonderful leftovers.
The trick is toasting old-fashioned oats in the pot first, before any liquid goes in. This wakes up their inherent nuttiness. You’ll find the rest below—it’s very simple and absolutely worth the extra few minutes.
You’ve heard me rave about what toasting does for oats in my steel-cut oat recipe and toasted muesli recipe. Now we’re applying the same principle to rolled oats. Try this delicious, healthy oatmeal for breakfast!
How to Make Oatmeal
This basic oatmeal recipe yields extraordinary results. It’s quick, too!
You’ll find the full recipe below, but here’s the gist:
Watch How to Make Oatmeal
Favorite Oatmeal Toppings
To stay full longer, add a generous dollop of nut butter or Greek yogurt to your oatmeal. Both bring delicious creaminess plus healthy protein and fat.
Oatmeal Benefits
Old-fashioned oats are a heart-healthy whole grain packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. According to my nutrition breakdown (viewable in full beneath the recipe), one serving of this oatmeal is a good source of potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and thiamin (vitamin B1).
Oats also contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber with a range of benefits. Beta-glucan is known to reduce LDL and total cholesterol, encourage the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract, and reduce blood sugar and insulin responses. It’s also why you feel so pleasantly full after a bowl of oatmeal. Read more about the health benefits of oats here.
More Wholesome Oat Recipes to Try
If you enjoy this oatmeal, be sure to try these recipes throughout the seasons:
Please let me know how you like this oatmeal in the comments! I always love hearing from you.
How to Make the Best Fluffy Toasted Oatmeal
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The trick to the best oatmeal? Toast it in the pot first. This oatmeal is flavorful, fluffy and genuinely delicious! Recipe yields 4 bowls of oatmeal, and leftovers keep well for about 4 days.
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Recipe adapted from Megan Gordan’s cookbook, Whole-Grain Mornings, also featured in my recipe for Toasted Oatmeal with Strawberry Chia Jam and Coconut Whipped Cream.
Change it up: This recipe is very flexible. You can reduce or omit the butter if you like (just toast the oats in a dry pot). Use all water and no milk if you prefer. Omit the cinnamon or play with your own spices to taste—pumpkin pie spice would be lovely, or ground ginger.
Make it gluten free: Be sure to buy certified gluten-free oats.
Make it dairy free/vegan: Use coconut oil or vegan butter (or omit and toast the oats in a dry pot). Choose a dairy-free milk or use water instead.
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