What kind of oatmeal is the healthiest?
Here are some tips for making the healthiest oatmeal:
- Use steel-cut or rolled oats.
- Avoid instant oats, as they are often highly processed and contain added sugar and salt.
- Cook your oatmeal in water or milk.
- Avoid adding sugar or artificial sweeteners to your oatmeal.
- Top your oatmeal with healthy ingredients, such as fresh fruit, nuts, or seeds.
Here is a simple recipe for healthy steel-cut oatmeal:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3 cups water or milk
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Combine the oats, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the oats are tender.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings.
You can also add other healthy ingredients to your oatmeal, such as berries, nuts, seeds, yogurt, or protein powder.