How to Make Oatmeal from Scratch - CopyKat Recipes (2024)

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What does McDonald's put in their oatmeal? ›

McDonald's Fruit and Maple Oatmeal recipe feature two full servings of whole-grain oats with a touch of cream and brown sugar. Loaded with red and green apples, cranberries, and two varieties of raisins, our oatmeal makes for a hearty, wholesome breakfast of whole grains and fruit.

McDonald's oatmeal uses light cream to thicken up the oatmeal. However, you can substitute that with milk, half and half, or heavy cream if it is what you have.

"Oatmeal has the highest amount of fiber on the menu, ringing in at 4g or 13% of the daily value," says Kolesa, who explains that fiber can slow carbohydrate digestion and help manage blood sugar levels.

Rolled oats (sometimes called old fashioned oats) are created when oat groats are steamed and then rolled into flakes. This process stabilizes the healthy oils in the oats, so they stay fresh longer, and helps the oats cook faster, by creating a greater surface area.

Some people may prefer to cook oats with water, especially those who are lactose intolerant to avoid any digestive issues. For those who can consume dairy, using milk can enhance the overall flavor, protein content, and creaminess of an oatmeal bowl compared to using water.

Quaker® Old Fashioned Oats are whole oats that are rolled to flatten them. Quaker® Steel Cut Oats are whole oats that have not been rolled into flakes. Instead, they are cut approximately into thirds. Quick Quaker® Oats are simply cut into slightly smaller pieces so they cook faster.

Oatmeal may not be thick enough due to insufficient cooking time, too little oats, or not enough liquid. To thicken it, continue cooking, add more oats, or reduce the liquid, depending on your desired outcome.

What are Instant Oats? Compared with Rolled Oats, Instant Oats undergo additional cutting process which cut the old flakes into smaller flakes for quick preparation. All you have to do is add hot water and it is ready for consumption! The texture of instant oats tends to creamier and smoother compared with rolled oats.

Our full, satisfying Big Breakfast is perfect for any morning. Ever wondered what's in a McDonald's Big Breakfast? Wake up to a breakfast meal with a warm biscuit, fluffy scrambled eggs, savory McDonald's sausage and crispy golden Hash Browns. There are 760 calories in Big Breakfast at McDonald's.

Is McDonald's porridge made with milk or water? ›

Porridge made with organic British semi-skimmed milk and wholegrain jumbo oats.

Ashley called me back and said it was an error. The word “cream” now appears in the entry. Later, Amanda, a supervisor on the consumer hotline at McDonald's, confirmed that cream is a standard part of the menu item. Upon ordering, patrons must request that it not be added.

The McDonald's oatmeal tastes pretty damned good. Better than all the instant oatmeals I've found at Kroger, Wal-Mart, and Meijer, which are all uniformly wretched. Nutritionally, McDonald's is comparable to those. A little more salt than some, a little lower on the calories than others.