Extra Creamy Oatmeal (5-Minute Prep!)

Name: Extra Creamy Oatmeal (5-Minute Prep!)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup water; 1 cup 2% milk (or coconut milk or soy milk); 3/4 teaspoon Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (plus more if needed)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:15min

A simple, 5-minute prep, 5-ingredient recipe for the best creamy oatmeal with a secret technique: an overnight soak yields a soft, tender texture. Plus, a variation for a quick, no-soak option.

Updated at: Sun, 23 Aug 2026 05:41:43 GMT