Old Fashioned/Rolled oats or Quick-Cooking oats work the best with microwaves. If you’d like to use Steel Cut oats, click here.
Cook Old Fashioned or Rolled oats on high (100 percent power) for 2½ to 3 minutes. Cook Quick-Cooking oats on high (100 percent power) for 1½ to 2 minutes.
You are only adding part of the water for now. You will add the rest later. Steel Cut oats cook differently than other types.
You do not need to cover the bowl.
If you can’t have dairy, try almond milk, rice milk, or soy milk.
Try dried fruit, such as: apricots, cherries, cranberries, dates, or raisins. Try fresh fruit, such as: apples, bananas, peaches, or strawberries. Try any berries, fresh or frozen. Blueberries are especially popular.
Sweeten your oatmeal with: agave nectar, brown sugar, honey, jams, maple syrup, or preserves. Add flavor to your oatmeal with baking spices, such as: apple pie, cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin spice.
If you have a sweet tooth, add in some dark chocolate chips and a few banana slices into your oatmeal. If you like nuts and berries, try mixing some pecans and blueberries into your oatmeal. Top it off with a dollop of Greek yogurt. For a taste of the Middle East, try combining cinnamon, honey, pine nuts, and some dried dates.
