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cooked oats with sliced banana, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, honey and a spoon in a white small bowl

Oats Recipe For One

If you're looking for an easy and delicious oats recipe for one, this simple oatmeal recipe is perfect for any time of the day. It's quick, customizable, and ideal for a single serving, but you can scale it up if you need more. Whether you're in the mood for something sweet or savory, this recipe is versatile enough to satisfy any craving, and it will keep you full and energized throughout the day.
Prep 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings :1 serving

Equipment

  • 1 sauce pan
  • 1 spoon, spatular or wooden spoon
  • 1 small bowl

Ingredients
  

For the foundation

  • 1/4 cup rolled oats, (you can increase to 1/2 cup if you want more oats)
  • 1/2 cup water, (or a mix of water and milk for a creamier texture) or milk if you want to cook it in milk
  • 1/8th salt to taste, (for flavor)

Optional add-ins while it cooks

  • 1/2 ripe banana (sliced or mashed, depending on your preference) slice the rest for serving
  • 1 sprinkle of cinnamon
  • cinnamon sugar
  • milk for serving, any
  • fresh blackberries
  • honey or maple syrup

Instructions 

  • If you add banana into the oats while it cooks, add an additional 1/4 cup of water to the recipe. The banana will make the oatmeal creamy and thick, so the extra liquid helps achieve the perfect texture.
    1/4 cup rolled oats, (you can increase to 1/2 cup if you want more oats), 1/2 cup water, (or a mix of water and milk for a creamier texture), 1/8th salt to taste, (for flavor), 1/2 ripe banana (sliced or mashed, depending on your preference)
  • In a small saucepan, combine the oats, water (or milk), salt, and banana.
  • Stir everything together and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
    1 sprinkle of cinnamon, cinnamon sugar, milk for serving, any, fresh blackberries, honey or maple syrup
  • When the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and the banana has melted into the mixture, remove it from the heat.
  • Serve your warm oats with your choice of toppings, such as a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dollop of nut butter. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1personCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 9gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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