How to make oatmeal with boiling water

I just tried this... Amazing!

My has easier access to boiling water than its microwave! So I tried making porridge with just boiling water today and it worked!

- Take a mug.
- Fill 2/3 with porridge oats
- Fill with water (just over the porridge) and stir fully.
- Put some sort of cover over the mug.
- Leave for a few minutes!

I'm probably going to take a lot of pressure from porridge naturalists! But I just thought I would let you guys know that this actually works- you don't need to buy those £1 little cups!

To make this officially a question.. Has anyone else tried it?!

Do you need boiling water for oatmeal?

According to our experts the ratio of liquid to oats for rolled or classic oats is 2-to-1 (Sharp likes to cook 3/4 cup oats in 1 1/2 cup water). They also don't take very long to cook—just four or five minutes after you've already boiled your water. To make them, bring water to a boil, then add the oats.

Can you make oatmeal with just water?

Simple tip #1: Make oatmeal with milk (or a non-dairy alternative) versus water. Not only does oatmeal made with water taste way less delicious, but you're also missing out on the extra protein staying power that milk will add to the breakfast. Water will also make the oats more gummy instead of creamy.

Can you just add boiling water to rolled oats?

These basic cooking instructions can be found on the back of our Quick Cooking Rolled Oats and are super simple to follow! Just bring 2 cups water and ¼ teaspoon salt to a boil, and then add 1 cup of oats. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How do you make oats with water in a kettle?

Oatmeal bowl: Just boil water in an electric kettle. Once it's hot, mix it with the oatmeal in a bowl. Add fruits of your choice – be it apples or bananas. Stir it well and garnish with a few drops of honey and chopped almonds.