
Rolled Oats
Simplify your morning routine by preparing your daily oats in the microwave. Enjoy them with sweet or savory add-ins, like fresh or dried fruit, nuts, or even vegetables, cheese, and a poached egg.
All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.
Power Level
Certain foods cook best in the microwave at lower power levels.Â
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Different microwaves have different settings. See your microwave manual (or look it up online) to learn how to change your microwave’s power level.
For many microwaves: enter the cook time, press the “Power” (or “Power Level”) button, and select a number between 1-10. Other microwaves may require selecting the Power Level first, and then entering the cook time.
Microwaves list power levels in different ways. Here’s a guide to help you adjust:
PL 10 = 100% = High (default)
PL 9 = 90% = High
PL 8 = 80% = Med-High
PL 7 = 70% = Med-High
PL 6 = 60% = Medium
PL 5 = 50% = Medium
PL 4 = 40% = Med-Low
PL 3 = 30% = Med-Low
PL 2 = 20% = Low
PL 1 = 10% = Low
You will know if the power level has been successfully changed if you hear periodic changes in the microwave’s tone after it begins cooking.
Cook Times
Grain | ½ cup | 1 cup | 1 ½ cups | 2 cups |
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Water | 1 cup | 2 cups | 3 cups | 4 cups |
Time | 3-4 mins | 4-5 mins | 5-6 mins | 6-7 mins |
Max Quantities
Medium Deep Dish: 1 cup
Large Deep Dish: 2 cups
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to an Anyday Deep Dish. Add water in the proportion listed in the table. Stir and spread oats in an even layer.
- Cook in the microwave uncovered for the time listed, or until the water has been absorbed and oats are tender (try one!).
- Stir halfway through for even cooking and to prevent overflow.
Cooking Tips
- Note: this recipe is for old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant oats! Instant oats will cook faster.
- Always use an Anyday Deep Dish to cook grains (the water will likely overflow in the Shallow Dishes). Do not cook more than the max quantities listed above.
- To cook quantities not listed in the table, use a oats:water ratio of 1:2.
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Level it Up!
Try these versatile flavor combinations with this cooked ingredient.
Kheer-style: Season the cooked oats with extra milk, cardamom, and some sugar. Top with raisins and pistachios.
Spicy breakfast oats: Top with a poached egg and cooked spinach. Finish with a light drizzle of chili crisp.
Strawberries and cream: Cook the oats with fresh or frozen strawberries, then top with heavy cream and some honey.