For the reason that starting of (weblog) time, I’ve been crafting the proper bowl of oatmeal. Listed here are just a few tips about methods to make creamy oatmeal that’s neither gummy nor dry. 

Nobody likes gummy oatmeal

Again within the days when I ate oatmeal all.the.time, I’d convey it up in dialog and a few folks would say “ewwww oatmeal.” Their associations had been often of cooking rolled oats added to boiling water that had been gummy, watery, and/or dry. “This isn’t that!” I’d say. My whipped banana oatmeal recipe is something however gummy or dry. Don’t let a packet of immediate oatmeal ready with lukewarm water in a lodge flip you off to the meals! 

I’ve at all times made oatmeal with milk, heated it slowly whereas stirring gently over medium warmth, and with very thinly sliced super-ripe bananas stirred in. The bananas usually are not only for taste however for texture too. In reality, once I was doing my dietetics coursework, I did a analysis undertaking to display the consequences that milk, bananas, and stirring had on the ultimate consistency of the bowl of oats. (Spoiler alert: all three make it creamier!) 

How To Make Oatmeal Creamy

Which Sort of Oats is greatest for creamy oatmeal?

I’m biased in direction of quaint rolled oats resulting from their steadiness between cooking time and texture in order that they produce a really creamy bowl of oatmeal! Metal minimize oats are additionally nice for this, however since they take longer to prepare dinner, I don’t have a tendency to decide on them as typically. 

What Sort of Liquid is greatest for creamy oatmeal?

I’ve at all times used a mix of half milk and half water that I discovered to be the proper mix of taste and creamy texture, however after all all milk works too. Attempt to not use solely water except it’s a must to – the flavour is simply so bland! You need to use a dairy-free milk like coconut milk, soy milk, oat milk (!) or almond milk, however I usually use full-fat dairy milk for its protein and fats content material endurance.

What temperature is good for cooking oatmeal?

I’ve at all times used medium warmth so I don’t burn the milk! I additionally need the oats to have the ability to launch their starches slowly with out an excessive amount of of the liquid boiling off, which ends up in a extra dry product. I have a tendency to show off the warmth simply earlier than the oats attain my desired consistency as a result of they’ll proceed to thicken a bit as they cool within the bowl. 

What can I add to oatmeal for a candy taste?

I’m biased in direction of the thinly sliced ripe bananas within the above recipe! Bananas have the flexibility to emulsify issues (i.e. smoothies) not like some other fruit. This dramatically results the creaminess ultimately product. Additionally they sweeten the oatmeal naturally and supply a scrumptious taste! Take a look at this submit on Wholesome Methods to Sweeten Oatmeal for extra taste concepts, together with cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, dried fruit, maple syrup, coconut milk, and one in all my favourite toppings, peanut butter. 

Are you able to make creamy oats in bulk?

YES! You may make an enormous batch of oatmeal to reheat on busy mornings. Your oatmeal will cool into an enormous block. Once you’re able to reheat, the bottom line is so as to add a little bit milk to rehydrate and reheat within the microwave or on the stovetop. The extra you stir upon reheating, the extra creamy they’ll get. 

My Favourite Oatmeal Toppings

• Granola
• Nut butter
• Recent fruit
• Dried fruit
• Coconut flakes
• Chia seeds
• Cereal
• Muffin
• PB&J
• Crumbled something
• Crunchy something

My Favourite Stir-In Oatmeal Elements 

• Banana slices (to whip!)
• Chia seeds for thickness
• Pumpkin
• Cottage cheese
• Greek yogurt
• Fruit of every kind (dried like raisins or recent like chopped pear)
• Pinch of salt (at all times!) 

What’s the healthiest sort of oatmeal?

This can be a trick query! All forms of oats are nonetheless simply oats and so they all have the identical diet profile. The distinction is of their floor space and light-weight processing, resembling steaming them so that they prepare dinner quicker. I want quaint rolled oats for his or her cross between texture and fast cooking time. All the totally different oats varieties have the identical diet however the floor space and cooking time is what varies.

• Metal minimize oats: These are complete oat groats which have been minimize solely. They’ve an extended prepare dinner time nearer to twenty minutes as a result of they’ve the least floor space uncovered to the liquid and warmth and subsequently take longer to interrupt down. I’ve made metal minimize oats in my rice cooker and immediate pot for a hands-free method! Take a look at this recipe for On the spot Pot Chai Spiced Oats.
• Quaint rolled oats: These oats have been minimize and curler flat in order that their floor space is bigger and that makes them prepare dinner quicker! 
• Fast oats or immediate oats: These oats have been minimize, rolled, and steamed, which type of pre-cooks them. On the spot oats get a nasty repute as a result of they’re typically seen in single-serve packets that include a number of sugar, however they aren’t dangerous alone! Search for low or no sugar choices. 

Extra Oatmeal Variations:

This creamy oatmeal recipe combines rolled oats, milk, and banana. The banana infuses the bowl with pure sweetness and makes the oats extremely creamy! This recipe serves one however you’ll be able to simply double or triple and reheat all week too! Simply add a splash of milk whenever you do.

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Directions

Step 1: Mix oats and liquid in a sauce pan

Begin by combining rolled oats, water, and milk in a saucepan over medium warmth. Permit to warmth up. 

Step 2: Slice banana thinly 

Slice a banana into VERY skinny items, leaving only a few larger chunks.

Step 3: When oatmeal is steaming, start to stir

As soon as it begins to steam or bubble, stir vigorously at instances to “whip” the banana into the oats. The oats will take about 5 minutes on medium warmth from begin to end to totally soak up the liquid. They’re completed after they attain your required consistency!

Step 4: Stir in vanilla and some other mixins

Stir in vanilla (and sometimes pumpkin or cottage cheese) and pour into your bowl.

Step 5: Add toppings

Add any toppings you want, resembling almond or peanut butter dollops, nuts, granola, coconut, crumbled granola bars, or path combine – with darkish chocolate chips! Or try all of the combos listed under.