How to Cook Oats

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Put 1 cup (235 ml) of water or milk and a dash of salt in a medium-size pot.. Add 0.5 cup (45 g) of old fashioned oats to the boiling liquid and stir.. Cook the oats for 5 minutes or until fluffy.

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Put 1 cup (235 ml) of water or milk and a dash of salt in a medium-size pot.

Step 1

Put 1 cup (235 ml) of water or milk and a dash of salt in a medium-size pot.

2

Add 0.5 cup (45 g) of old fashioned oats to the boiling liquid and stir.

Step 2

Add 0.5 cup (45 g) of old fashioned oats to the boiling liquid and stir.

3

Cook the oats for 5 minutes or until fluffy.

Step 3

Cook the oats for 5 minutes or until fluffy.

4

Serve yourself a bowl of the cooked oats.

Step 4

Serve yourself a bowl of the cooked oats.

5

Add your favorite toppings to personalize your oatmeal.

Step 5

Add your favorite toppings to personalize your oatmeal.

6

Combine oats, water or milk, and a dash of salt in a microwave-safe bowl.

Step 6

Combine oats, water or milk, and a dash of salt in a microwave-safe bowl.

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Microwave the bowl on high for 2.5-3 minutes.

Step 7

Microwave the bowl on high for 2.5-3 minutes.

8

Remove your oatmeal from the microwave.

Step 8

Remove your oatmeal from the microwave.

9

Taste your oatmeal.

Step 9

Taste your oatmeal.

10

Add toppings to mix up your meal.

Step 10

Add toppings to mix up your meal.

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Combine oats, water or milk, and a dash of salt in a rice cooker.

Step 11

Combine oats, water or milk, and a dash of salt in a rice cooker.

12

Turn on your rice cooker.

Step 12

Turn on your rice cooker.

13

Listen for a beep or look for your rice cooker to turn off.

Step 13

Listen for a beep or look for your rice cooker to turn off.

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Serve yourself a portion of the cooked oats.

Step 14

Serve yourself a portion of the cooked oats.

15

Top your oatmeal with fruit, spices, and nuts as desired.

Step 15

Top your oatmeal with fruit, spices, and nuts as desired.

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