Pan Fried Oatmeal Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How to make Quaker Oats in a pan? ›

Directions: Bring water or milk to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until oats are of desired texture.

High-sugar toppings like chocolate, syrup, and dried fruit

As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."

Read the instructions on the side of your oatmeal container and do what they say to avoid a pasty, sticky mess or a soupy mush. For steel-cut oats, the ratio is 3/4 to 1 cup of liquid per 1/4 cup of oats. If you are using quick-cooking or rolled oats, the ratio is 1 cup of liquid per 1/2 cup of oats.

When cooking porridge, water moves to the periphery of the pot, exposing a dry spot in the centre. This means the centre of the pan overheats and the dry cereal sticks to the pan. To prevent this, turn the heat to minimum after the porridge boils and stir it continuously. Bon appetit.

Combine water or milk, salt and oats in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes; stir before serving.

Oats contain phytic acid, an antinutrient that is known to interfere with the absorption of the vitamins and minerals from oats into your body. So, you need to include a variety of fruits and vegetables in your diet to make up for the possible nutritional loss.

Disorders of the digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines: Avoid eating oat products. Digestive problems that could extend the length of time it takes for your food to be digested could allow oats to block your intestine.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the Quaker Old Fashioned Oats and liquid (water, milk, or a combination). Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, pausing every minute to stir the oats. Continue microwaving and stirring until the oats reach your desired consistency. Let the oats cool for a minute or two before enjoying.

Simple tip #1: Make oatmeal with milk (or a non-dairy alternative) versus water. Not only does oatmeal made with water taste way less delicious, but you're also missing out on the extra protein staying power that milk will add to the breakfast. Water will also make the oats more gummy instead of creamy.

How to make oatmeal taste good? ›

In order to make a proper pot of oatmeal, first of all you're going to need a pot. The type of pot that I recommend using is a small sauce pan with a lid. I use a stainless steel 3-quart covered saucepan made by Revere. These pots perform extremely well, clean easily, and last forever!

Grab a nonstick skillet for cozy oats that cook down quicker and creamier than in a deep pot (and clean up way easier).

It's tempting to want to continually stir the oats as they simmer in the pot, but it can lead to too much starch, which results in a gummy, gluey texture. Follow this tip: Try to leave your oats undisturbed while they cook. Cover the pot as it simmers and give it just one or two stirs here and there.

It's easy. Learning how to make porridge is easy, simply add water or milk of your choice (you could add dairy milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk or any other milk alternative) to your porridge oats, bring to the boil and then stir until creamy.

In her recipe for Cocoa Almond Oatmeal, she cooks the oatmeal in a nonstick skillet instead of a pot. The skillet's larger surface helps the oats cook quickly and become super creamy. Bonus: Using a nonstick skillet means there's no sticky pot to clean up.

How I make oatmeal with only water in an electric kettle? Just put the oatmeal in a bowl, boil some water in the kettle, pour the hot water over the oatmeal, and let it sit and 'make' itself for a few minutes.