I've always prepared oatmeal the same way. First, I simmer the oats in water or milk, adding a pinch of sugar after it's cooked; then, I top the oatmeal with ingredients like cinnamon, dates, and ...

Stir occasionally. Stirring disrupts the starch network and breaks up bubbles before they swell into one big surge. On the ...

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While many opt to make their oats over the stove, for those who need a grab-and-go breakfast in the mornings there may be an easier option. Overnight oats are the “breakfast for grownups who get ...

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Oats may contain compounds that make it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients, and cooking oats can result in nutrient loss. Soaking oats can help in key ways.