Drinkable Oatmeal (Gluten-free, 2 ingredients, 5 minutes)

Drinkable Oatmeal Recipe in to-go mug surrounded by possible stir-ins and some rolled oats

Drinkable Oatmeal (Gluten-free, 2 ingredients, 5 minutes)

This Drinkable Oatmeal Recipe is a hot, healthy breakfast to drink on the go or while you’re relaxing. It’s made in just minutes with only 2 ingredients! Nourishing, high in good fiber and convenient.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast, drinkable, gluten-free, low-FODMAP, medium oxalate, oatmeal, vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings serving

Calories 151kcal

Author Megan

Cost .25

Equipment

coffee/spice grinder , blender or food processor (for processing the oats)
small saucepan

Ingredients

1/4 to 1/2 cup rolled oats See Notes below to decide how much; preferably gluten-free and organic (oats are a good crop to buy organic)
12 ounces water
1 to 2 pinches sea salt or Potassium Salt, to get more key minerals in your diet

Instructions

Place oats in food processor, blender, or I use a coffee/spice grinder (I recommend this one). Blend for up to 10 seconds, until oats are cut very small, but not fully floured.
Place oats in small saucepan with 12 ounces water and optional sea salt.
Cook, stirring, over high heat, until very steamy, but not yet simmering, about 4 to 5 minutes, (depending on your stove top and pot).
Once very steamy, reduce heat to very Low to keep warm. Or if your burner won’t go that low, cover with heat turned off. Keep warm 5 minutes (or longer if preferred) to continue slow cooking process.
For extra hurried mornings: Directly after Step 3, pour hot oats into thermos or insulated mug. Cover and go. The oats will finish steaming in your mug. Be careful when you go to sip them (hot!), and consider bringing along a spoon to give them a quick stir. (Add optional sweetener and milk before covering with lid.)
Serve. Optionally, stir in natural sweetener to taste, such as honey, and/or dairy-free or regular milk/cream.
Drink and enjoy! (You may need a spoon at the very bottom.)

Notes

How much oatmeal to use in this recipe

Depending on your texture preference and dietary needs, choose from 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/2 cup of oats in this recipe:

1/4 cup oats is perfect for a Medium Oxalate diet OR if you want a really drinkable tea-like oatmeal. This is delicious, and I enjoy this version very much. I drink the 1/4 cup version when I don't need as filling of a cup, but I also want a cup of "tea". It provides some food and carbs, but it's also just warming and comforting. But, it's not a meal all by itself.
1/3 cup oats yields a slightly thicker version that's perfect for those who don't plan to add any milk to their oatmeal. It's ready to drink as-is. The finished oatmeal will look pretty runny still, but it thickens more as it sits, and you can decide if you like how drinkable it is.
1/2 cup oats is for anyone who likes their oatmeal on the thicker side. It's the most traditional choice, and perfect for those who plan to add milk to their mug. The stirred in milk makes it nicely drinkable, with an easily pourable texture.

Sweetener is optional with all of these versions. Raw honey and pure maple syrup are both good choices, but you could also use sugar, and feel free to add cinnamon. I also love mine plain.

How to make this recipe with whole rolled oats

If you can't or don't want to grind your oats, this recipe still works great.

You'll end up with an oatmeal tea on the top, and whole cooked rolled oats that sink to the bottom. This is delicious and warming. You'll just need a spoon at the end to scoop up the oats. I like this version with a little honey stirred in.

How to reheat Drinkable Oatmeal

You can double this recipe. If you drink half one day and save the rest for another morning, simply:

Add a little water or milk to the leftovers in a small saucepan, just enough to stir the oatmeal again, about 1/4 cup.
Heat over lowest heat if you don't want to stir much while it's heating (for busy mornings), or heat over medium heat, and stir until it's heated through and all one consistency.

Optional add-ins

How to add collagen to oatmeal

For more protein, add 1 scoop of sustainable collagen (I recommend Perfect Supplements [here], as they're 3rd party tested for pesticide residue and use pasture-raised cows. Use code BEAUTIFUL10 at check out for 10% off your entire order.)

Spices and fruit

Add cinnamon, grated apples and/or minced raisins.

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