How do you cook oatmeal in the microwave?

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I've been struggling with this for months. The directions on the box don't seem to work. I use 1/2 cup oats and one cup soy milk. I've tried less soy milk. covered or uncovered. full power or less. 3 to 5 minutes. The one thing that I sort of figured out is that a ceramic bowl is important. Sometimes it comes out watery. Sometimes it boils over.

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1/2 CUP OATS, 1 + 1/4 CUPS MILK [or 1/2 milk & 1/2 water], SUGAR TO SWEETEN [maybe 2 teaspoons, if liked].
IN A LARGE BOWL [I use pyrex], M.WAVE FOR 2 + 1/2 MINUTES [at 800watts] STIR IT, THEN M.WAVE A FURTHER 2 MINUTES [or till its your desired thickness], SERVES 2 PEOPLE GENEROUSLY, OR 4 FOR A BREAKFAST WITH OTHER ITEMS / FRUIT E.T.C.
       
I  only add a sprinkle of sugar while cooking, then have honey with the hot oatmeal [I'm cutting down on sugar].

nellinil2 · Answer

i learned in germany put your oats and liquid in a deep bowl plce it in the fridge before bed in the mornig warm it up in the microwave or eat clod

kelby7670 · Answer

I use 1/4 cup quick oatmeal and 1/3 cup water for 1 minute on high

ckngbbbls · Answer

get a bigger bowl.  
Cooking something like this is a stop/start deal. cook till its nearly run over, stop, stir, cook again till it nearly runs over, stop, stir, start again until its as thick as you like it.

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Use a larger bowl. Half a cup of oats and about one-and-a-quarter cups of milk or water. 2 minutes on high.

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How do you cook oatmeal in the microwave?

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