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best oatmeal

blentz8 avatar
Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

Soaking the oats overnight in lemon water causes a creamier cereal.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For best oatmeal

  • 1 c
    steel cut oats or rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • water to cover
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cardamom
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar

How To Make best oatmeal

  • 1
    Place the oatmeal in a bowl and add the lemon juice and water. Let sit overnight.
  • 2
    Drain the oatmeal and rinse with water.
  • 3
    Add the oatmeal to a pan with 2 cups of water. Add the salt and bring to a boil.
  • 4
    Reduce to a simmer and stir in the cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom.
  • 5
    Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until the water is absorbed, and the oatmeal is creamy. Stir in the milk, butter, and brown sugar.
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