"Oatmeal is a great fiber-filled way to start your day. Whether baked, freshly cooked, or prepared as overnight oats, there is a lot to keep in mind for the most fulfilling bowl. But the most important mistake to avoid when cooking oatmeal is having an unbalanced ratio of liquid to oats. For example, a 2:1 ratio of liquid to oats is ideal for most versions (including overnight oats) to achieve a desirable consistency."
"Simply eyeballing how much liquid and oats to add to your bowl is a mistake easily remedied by carefully measuring out each of your ingredients. Whereas old-fashioned oats and other quick oats call for one cup of water, milk, or the liquid of your choosing to a half cup of the oats, you'll likely need between one half and three quarters of a cup of liquid per packet of instant oats. Additionally, a liquid like broth would make an excellent addition to savory-style oats."
"Try cooking your oatmeal in bone broth and using savory herbs and spices for a twist on a typically sweet dish. If your oatmeal has gotten too soupy to be palatable, consider using a portion of protein powder or cooking your oats a little bit longer to help thicken up the dish. Conversely, you can also fix overly thick oatmeal by diluting it using more of the same liquid in which you cooked the oats."
Maintain a 2:1 liquid-to-oats ratio for most oatmeal preparations to achieve desirable consistency. Measure ingredients precisely rather than eyeballing amounts. Use one cup of liquid for every half cup of old-fashioned or quick oats. For instant oats, use roughly one half to three quarters of a cup of liquid per packet. For overnight oats, combine one-third cup yogurt and one-third cup milk with one-third cup oats for creaminess. Use savory liquids like bone broth and herbs for savory oats. Fix overly watery oatmeal by cooking longer or adding protein powder; thin overly thick oatmeal by adding more of the cooking liquid or complementary mix-ins.
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