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creamy microwave oatmeal

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Ann Trembath
@scraphappyat

Trust me you want a large bowl and to stir. It over flowed the first time I made this, lost half my breakfast. I like the oatmeal without the sweeteners and milk.

(1 rating)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For creamy microwave oatmeal

  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    milk, soya milk or coconut milk
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • 2 Tbsp
    raisins, dried cranberries or chopped prunes
  • 1 tsp
    wheat bran
  • 1/2 c
    quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cinnamon

How To Make creamy microwave oatmeal

  • 1
    Combine the water, milk, salt, fruit and bran in a large microwave bowl. Microwave for 2 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir in oatmeal and cinnamon. Microwave on high 3 to 4 minutes. Stir at 1 minute intervals. Cover and let sit for 1 minute.
  • 3
    You can add brown sugar, coconut sugar or pure maple syrup and milk, if desired.
  • 4
    This recipe can be multiplied to increase servings. Increase the cooking time as necessary.
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