Quick Oatmeal For 1 Person Food

PERFECT MICROWAVE OATMEAL FOR ONE

Steps:

• Put everything into a microwave safe bowl. You need one deep enough to avoid boil-over messes.
• Microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
• Stir and eat with a little milk and a sliced half banana. Yum!

QUICK-COOKING OATS

Steps:

• Stovetop: Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium; cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Microwave: Combine water (or milk), salt and oats in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Stir before serving.
• Serve with your favorite toppings, such as milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits and nuts.

OATMEAL COOKIES FOR ONE OR TWO

Steps:

• With a fork, whip together egg, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. It will look lumpy. Don't worry about it! Just get the major lumps out. Stir in baking soda and flour. Stir in oats.
• Drop by scant tablespoonful onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Press to desired thickness. Bake at 350° for approximately 10 - 11 minutes. (Time depends on thickness).
• OPTIONAL ADD-IN IDEAS: 2 T mini chocolate chips; 2 T raisins; 2 T dried cranberries; 2 T finely chopped nuts.

OATMEAL PANCAKES (FOR ONE OR TWO)

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda and sugar.
• Combine the egg, buttermilk and butter; stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
• Pour batter by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top; cook until second side is golden brown. Yield 7 pancakes.
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