Here's an all-inclusive guide on all things Microwave Oatmeal, with four different recipes! I'm sharing my go-to base oatmeal recipe plus a recipe for Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal, Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal, and Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal.
Keyword how to make oatmeal in the microwave, Microwave Oatmeal
Optional toppings: extra sprinkle of brown sugar, nuts (we like pecans), chia seeds
Instructions
BASERECIPE: In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the quick oats, milk, salt, brown sugar, and cinnamon if using. Microwave for 1 minute, remove and stir for about 15 seconds. Microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. We love it at this consistency -- it continues to thicken as it sits. Let stand to thicken for 2-3 minutes or return to microwave for another 30 seconds for thicker (less creamy) oats. Remove and stir. Add in the vanilla extract if desired. Add any desired toppings and enjoy!
PEANUT BUTTER BANANARECIPE: In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the quick oats, milk, salt, and brown sugar. Microwave for 1 minute, remove and stir for about 15 seconds. Microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. We love it at this consistency -- it continues to thicken as it sits. Let stand to thicken for 2-3 minutes or return to microwave for another 30 seconds for thicker (less creamy) oats. Remove and stir in the vanilla extract if using and peanut butter. Use the back of a spoon to thoroughly mash the peanut butter into the oats. Stir until peanut butter has integrated into the oats and then mix in the diced bananas. Add any desired toppings and enjoy!
STRAWBERRIES & CREAMRECIPE: In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the quick oats, milk, salt, and brown sugar. Microwave for 1 minute, remove and stir for about 15 seconds. Microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. We love it at this consistency -- it continues to thicken as it sits. Let stand to thicken for 2-3 minutes or return to microwave for another 30 seconds for thicker (less creamy) oats. Remove and stir in the vanilla extract if using. Gently mix in the strawberries. Drizzle on some coffee creamer or additional milk for extra creamy oatmeal. Add any desired toppings and enjoy!
MAPLE BROWN SUGARRECIPE: In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the quick oats, milk, salt, brown sugar, maple syrup, and cinnamon if using. Microwave for 1 minute, remove and stir for about 15 seconds. Microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir. We love it at this consistency -- it continues to thicken as it sits. Let stand to thicken for 2-3 minutes or return to microwave for another 30 seconds for thicker (less creamy) oats. Remove and stir. Add in the vanilla extract if desired. Add any desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: Calories are for the base recipe with no add-ins.