You asked, we listened! Here is everything you need to know to make your favorite Quaker Oats.
Old-fashioned oats – Old-fashioned oats, or rolled oats, are made by steaming oat groats and rolling them into flakes. They have a short cooking time, 5 minutes, and they only require 2 cups water for every cup oats.
TRADITIONAL STEEL CUT OATS
- 1-1/2 cups water or milk
- 1/4 cup Quaker Steel Cut Oats
Directions:
- Bring water or milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in oats, reduce heat to low.
- Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes or until oats are of desired texture.
- 8 cups water or 4 cups water plus 4 cups skim milk
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 2 cups Quaker Steel Cut Oats, uncooked
Directions:
- Spray inside of 5-quart slow cooker with no-stick cooking spray.
- Combine water (or water/milk), oats and salt in the slow cooker. Cover and turn heat setting to LOW.
- Cook until oats are tender and porridge is creamy, 7-8 hours.
- Stir well. Cool slightly then serve immediately
Hot Water or Milk Preparation
- Empty packet into bowl.
- Add up to 1/2 cup hot milk or boiling water, stir.
- Let stand for 2 minutes.
Adjust Water or Milk for desired thickness
- Empty packet into microwave-safe bowl.
- Add up to 3/4 cup unheated milk or water; stir. For your convenience, you can use the packet as a measuring cup.
- Microwave on HIGH for 60 to 75 seconds.
- Stir and let stand for 2 minutes.
Caution: Bowl and contents may be hot. Microwave ovens vary in power. Cooking time may need to be adjusted.
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 cup water or milk
- Dash of salt (optional; for low sodium diets, omit salt)
- Boil water or milk and salt.
- Stir in oats.
- Cook about 1 minute over medium heat; stir occasionally.
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1 cup water or milk
- Dash of salt (optional; for low sodium diets, omit salt)
- Combine water or milk, salt and oats in a medium microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes; stir before serving.
How To Cook The Best Oatmeal Ever
FAQ
How much water do I need for 2 cups of oatmeal?
How do you measure water for oats?
How much water do you need to cook oats?
The answer is that you need 1.5 cups of water to cook 1 cup of oats. This is because oats absorb a lot of water as they cook. Cooking them in too little water will make them dense and chewy, while cooking them in too much water will make them soggy. 1.5 cups of water is the perfect amount to ensure that your oats are cooked evenly and perfectly.
How much oatmeal does one need to eat daily?
Three tablespoons of oats already guarantee the benefits of the cereal, which is equivalent to three tablespoons. But too much oats can cause intestinal discomfort, bloating, diarrhea and even nausea, the maximum depends a lot on how the rest of your food and your water consumption are, but I don’t recommend exceeding 50g.
Can oats be cooked with water?
In general, most types of oats can be cooked with water. However, you may need to adjust the amount of water or cooking time depending on the type of oats you are using. When it comes to cooking times, steel-cut oats will take around 20 minutes to cook, while rolled oats can be ready in as little as 5 minutes.
How do you cook oats in boiling water?
To cook oats in boiling water, simply add 1/2 cup of oats to 1 cup of boiling water. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the oats are cooked through. You can also add milk and sugar, or other desired toppings, to the cooked oats.