Perfect Every Time Stovetop Oatmeal

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One thing I need as a busy mama is healthy and fast breakfast options. I am not a fan of giving my kids sugar cereal or processed oatmeal packets. But did you know it is incredibly easy to make Stovetop Oatmeal? I’m talking less than 10 minutes from start to finish. If you’re looking for more easy weekday breakfast options, make sure to check out my super simple granola recipe.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Versatile

No matter if you’re in the mood for decadent chocolate, or what something lighter like blueberries and almonds. Stovetop oatmeal is the perfect canvas for whatever mood you’re in. 

Wholesome

Oatmeal is high in fiber and is great for lowering cholesterol and keeping you full all day. Its easy to add protein as well, like peanut butter, nuts, or milk, so it will keep you full and give you energy.

Consistent Results

Once you learn how to make oatmeal on the stove you’ll realize how fast and easy it is. Following this recipe gives me perfect, consistent results every single time. 

Ingredient List For Stovetop Oatmeal

Old Fashioned Oats

Old-fashioned oats (also called rolled oats) are the heart of this recipe. They cook quickly while maintaining a satisfying texture, creating creamy oatmeal with just a slight chew.

Brown Sugar

Brown sugar adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness that complements the oats and enhances the flavor of any toppings. Substitute with honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar or your preferred sweetener. Want to cut down on sugar? Add mashed banana or applesauce for sweetness instead.

Water

For extra creaminess, substitute half or all of the water with milk or a non-dairy alternative like almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk.

Toppings for Stovetop Oatmeal

Toppings are where your oatmeal transforms from a humble breakfast to a personalized masterpiece. They add flavor, texture, and variety to each bowl. Below I share a few of my favorite mix-ins to inspire you.

Variations For Stovetop Oatmeal

These are a few of our tried and tested favorites for stovetop oatmeal. The measurements are for a serving of 6. I love making extra oatmeal and enjoying it for breakfast throughout the week

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter

• 3 large bananas, sliced (1 ½ stirred into the oatmeal during cooking, 1 ½ for topping)
• 6 tablespoons peanut butter (stirred in or drizzled on top)
• ½ cup mini chocolate chips (for topping or stirred in at the end)

Blueberry Banana Oatmeal

• 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (stirred in during cooking or used as a topping)
• 3 large bananas, sliced (half stirred in during cooking, half for topping)

Strawberry Almond Oatmeal

• 3 cups sliced strawberries (fresh for best flavor, or thawed frozen)
• ¾ cup slivered almonds (toasted, if desired, for extra crunch)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter (optional, for a richer flavor, drizzled on top)

Raisin Walnut Oatmeal

• 1 ½ cups raisins (stirred into the oatmeal during cooking to plump them up)
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts (stirred in or added as a topping)
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (optional, for a warming spice note)

Stovetop Oatmeal Recipe