Perfect Microwave Oatmeal for One

Meredith K.'s Note:

I used to fix myself hot oatmeal every day, even when I was working. I guess I'm lazier now, and not willing to clean that pot day after day. SO, after much trial and error, I figured out how to do it right in the ce4ereal bowl, in the microwave. Pre-loading single servings -- everything but the water -- into snack-size zip bags make this an even quicker way to have my oatmeal any day I want it.

• Total Time: 3 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 1

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 5 ounces water
• 1 tablespoon raisins (or other dried fruit)
• 1 tablespoon walnut pieces (or other nuts)
• 1 -2 dash salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 -2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, I don't do this, but sometimes I'll add a little sugar after it's cooked, if I'm in the mo)

Directions:

1. Put everything into a microwave safe bowl. You need one deep enough to avoid boil-over messes.
2. Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
3. Stir and eat with a little milk and a sliced half banana. Yum!

Reviews

[LifeIsGood]

Very good oatmeal recipe. I added 6 oz. of water, and still felt it needed more. That was the only thing I would change. I swapped out the raisins for chopped up prunes. The combination of cinnamon, a little bit of brown sugar and walnuts were so good.

[lolablitz]

Great recipe, easy to follow and delicious! I skipped the nuts and swapped maple syrup for brown sugar. Will make often. Thanks!!

[Boomette]

I made this oatmeal for my son. He likes it with more brown sugar on top. He wanted more raisins and no nuts. That's a really great recipe that I'll do often even for myself but with pecans probably. Thanks Meredith :) Made for PAC Spring 2010