Unlike quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oatmeal has time to turn extra-creamy and luscious with just a few minutes more of cooking time. With a bit of milk and the toppings of your choice, old-fashioned oats can be your go-to morning staple for filling, healthy breakfasts.

Ingredients 1 Serving

• 1 cup water or low-fat milk

• Pinch of salt

• ½ cup rolled oats (see Tip)

• Low-fat milk for serving (optional)

• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey, cane sugar or brown sugar for serving (optional)

• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Prep Ready In

15 m 15 m

1. Stovetop: Combine water (or milk) and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Microwave: Combine water (or milk), salt and oats in a 2-cup microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 2½ to 3 minutes. Stir before serving.

3. Top with milk, sweetener, cinnamon, dried fruits or nuts, if desired.

Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition information

Serving size: 1 cup

• Per serving: 150 calories; 3 g fat(0 g sat); 4 g fiber; 27 g carbohydrates; 5 g protein; 20 mcg folate; 0 cholesterol; 1 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 0 vitamin A; 0 vitamin C; 27 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 152 mg sodium; 152 mg potassium

• Carbohydrate Servings: 2

• Exchanges: 2 starch

Source: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/269639/old-fashioned-oatmeal/