This is the best oatmeal I've ever had. It comes out really thick and creamy rather than gelatinous. Even my husband loves it and he grew up thinking he hated oatmeal. Be sure to stir it occasionally otherwise it can get burned on the bottom. We both like it with maple syrup more than honey.
This really surprised me. I honestly, didn't expect it to turn out. It seemed like a ton of liquid. I have a more modest rice cooker, and I let it cook until the unit moved from cook to warm. I know that whole cycle takes at least 30 minutes. I sprayed the bowl with cooking spray and then added the ingredients. The oats cooked up nice and thick, yet were not gummy. I was also concerned because I typically reserve quick oats for a baking recipes, on occasion, and eat rolled oats for breakfast. I did use the quick oats, as suggested, and the texture remained hearty. I divided it into 4 servings at 155 calories each, with the amount of sweetener in this. It was plenty for me with some milk, a pinch of cinnamon, and a spoon of golden raisins. It would be fine, as is, with just milk with the vanilla and sugars. It has plenty of flavor for oatmeal. I would definitely make this as an easy recipe if feeding a few kids. Thanks, for the idea.
I've made it three times. First time, followed the recipe and it was good, really good. I don't know why I never thought about using a rice cooker for oatmeal before.
Second time replaced sugar for brown sugar, and it was good.
Third time, replaced sugar and honey for brown sugar and maple syrup. Added fresh sliced apples and reduced the water, and it was still good.
I've used old fashioned oats and quick steel cut. They both work.
I'm giving this a 5 Star rating (even though I think it's a little too sweet for me) because I love the idea of the rice cooker and the use of both milk and water (which I've never done before--only water). Next time I make this I will use either only the honey or only the sugar but with brown sugar instead of white. I think this will be a perfect breakfast for me in the future! Thanks, rachel gillespie! EDIT: I had a little left over in the fridge, and my granddaughter finished it off cold from the fridge! It's really good!
I didn't add any sugar until I put the oatmeal in bowls and put a very light sprinkling of brown sugar on top. I also added a large handful of raisins into the rice cooker before cooking. Our family loved this recipe!
This is such a filling quick and no mess breakfast. The oats turn out so creamy and delicious. I only put in 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or honey because I don t like super sweet for breakfast. A quick stir half way through stops it from sticky to the pot and a spray of Pam helps too. We top ours with pecans dried cherries and blueberries and a shake of cinnamon - So Good!
I'll definitely be making oatmeal like this from now on! Thank you!
Even with spraying, this stuck to the bottom of the cooker. It started to bubble over a few minutes before it finished cooking. I lifted the lid a second to let off some of the steam and that kept it from bubbling over onto my counter. Pretty good and I'll use brown sugar and maple syrup next time. Maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon, too.
11/22: This time I stirred it a few times so it wouldn't stick. Also, I didn't let it cook through the whole cycle, but kept an eye on it the last couple of minutes before I unplugged the cooker and served this up. Substituted brown sugar and maple syrup and added raisins and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
