EASY OATMEAL RECIPE | with sweet & savory flavors

Learn how to make oatmeal like a pro! It's truly one of the easiest healthy meals you can make. Enjoy a basic bowl of oatmeal, or get creative with sweet and savory flavor options. I'll give you a few ideas and tips!

Oatmeal is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan. And you can tailor the toppings to suit your specific diet. In the video I'll teach you how to cook oatmeal and make the best oatmeal recipes. But there's always more tips and healthy breakfast ideas on the full blog post, so make sure to check that out. Enjoy!

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► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:21 Types of oatmeal (steel cut oats, rolled oats, and quick cooking oats)
01:13 Oatmeal ingredients - the 1:2 ratio
01:32 How to make oatmeal on the stove
02:20 How to make oatmeal in the microwave
03:06 Why you should purchase gluten-free oats
03:32 Sweet oatmeal flavors and toppings
06:54 Savory oatmeal flavors and toppings
08:44 Taste test

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[Downshiftology]

Oh yes, there's soooo many options! Of course, you can always stir flavors and spices into the oatmeal while it's cooking, rather than top at the end. It's up to you - that's the beauty of it! So are you more of a sweet or savory person? What are your favorite flavors? Happy Sunday! xo - Lisa

[beccac]

Sweet
3:33 Strawberries and cream oatmeal
4:11 Apple cinnamon oatmeal
4:48 Raspberry and chia seed jam
6:08 Bananas and blueberries
Savoury
6:58 Spinach, eggs and avocado oatmeal
7:53 Pico de gallo and egg oatmeal
enjoy

[charlesgb]

I am so glad to see this video. I thought my wife had lost her mind (I should never doubt this amazing woman). A couple of years ago my wife explained that since rice is a grain and oats is a grain then we should be able to do the same things with the two. Now savory is my favorite way to have oats. One is oats with butter and soy sauce and the other is oats with kimchi.

[anthia]

I have been making savory oatmeal for years! My favorite topping is:
Crumbled feta cheese
Diced avocado
Halved cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoonful olive oil
Black pepper
Chili flakes

[HappyNest]

I would like to thank you. I suffer from health problems due to being overweight and unhealthy eating and with you I never knew how. Thank you very much

[aaroncaceres]

I wish I see this when my father was still alive. He has heart disease, so oatmeal & fruits are good for him. I would make him this delicious oatmeals if ever (minus the sweet recipe).

I love you dad. I miss you 😔

[sem]

I’ve been hesitant to try a savory oatmeal, but it’s definitely happening! My go-to in the fall is apple cinnamon. I dice up an apple and put half in the pot when I’m cooking the oatmeal, and the other half on top so you get all the apple textures and flavors. So yummy!!!

[jorgequito]

I gave oatmeal 4 times a week ; but from now on with your new toppings, it will 8 days a week…
Thank you so much

[ssssss.s]

This comment is not about the video, but I wanted to say thank you so so much. Whenever I watch one of your videos I feel mentally better somehow, also I’m more motivated to keep myself physically healthy. You’re radiating such an amazing energy. I love you and always-positive Downshiftology community. 💙

[crisantemosolar]

I appreciate how you just didn't show the toppings but explain the ideal type of oats and several methods to cook it. Thanks for your dedication, I loved this video

[Kate]

This is some large quantity of great contents jam packed in a 9min long video! I'm super impressed that you have the introduction of different oats types, two ways of cooking oats and SIX different topping recipes(4 sweet and 2 savoury) into this short video with clear instructions!
Please keep it up this way and your channel deserves so much more praise and subscription, thank you! 😌😌

[lyngilbert]

Dear Hearts: I never was a fan of oatmeal - until last month (June 2022) when I had bronchitis/pneumonia. A very dear friend brought me some homemade soup and a huge serving of oatmeal with blueberries. I was hooked and my body loved the oatmeal. I now have it every morning for breakfast and I feel so much better. Thank you for showing these new ways to serve oatmeal. I will try them....thank you for sharing these recipes. All Love

[leanneevans]

I'm not a fan of sweets but love savory. So, I cook my oats in a vegetable broth, add some lemon juice, garlic and ginger for extra flavor, then add some frozen chopped kale. If I need some extra protein, I add some canellini or garbanzo beans. I use a microwave rice cooker to avoid the mess that sometimes happens when cooking oats in the microwave. It works great. Oats are like the rice in rice pilaf - you can add anything to it. Thanks for the additional savory suggestions!

[Erica-etye]

Wow...I’d never thought about savory oatmeal 😯. Can’t wait to try the option with the egg & garlic spinach 😀

[Rebecca-vzbf]

I always just pour boiling water over my oats and let it soak a little before I add my topping because then I don't have to clean an extra pod and instead can enjoy it right out of the bowl. My favorite combo is adding a splash of almond milk, some almond butter and chia seeds to make it creamy and then top it with diced peaches, fresh blueberries and of course loads of cinnamon.
I have only ever used sweet toppings but I am excited to try out one of your savory versions soon :)

[dailyredapple]

Thanks for this!!! I’ve been eating the same stale oatmeal for the last 2 months and I was really starting to get bored... I tried savory oatmeal for the first time today and I’m very satisfied with that spinach egg avocado mix. Thank you!!

[ZannaKatoka]

How did you hear me ask for this video all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa?! 🤯

[emiliabobelia]

Never imagined to do savory oatmeal. Thanks!

[AidensJourneyvlog]

I love overcooked watery rolled oats. 😁 The taste remind me of white corn. 😊
But whatever kind of oats you like the most, its a great move to add oatmeal to your diet. Happy New Year to everyone !

[bredamcenaney]

Thank you for sharing, I made oatmeal pudding last week and it was fab. Mash two bananas, add 1 cup of oats and 1/2 cup of flax seeds, 2 eggs (beaten) & 1 cup of milk (any kind), mix and bake with raspberries sprinkled on the top. Serve with yoghurt, flaked almonds and more raspberries. I hope you try it.