Choose your oats: rolled oats, quick oats, steel-cut oats, or instant oats
Cook them with water or milk on the stovetop or in the microwave
Add oats to a bowl and pour hot liquid over them
Stir and let them sit until soft and thickened
Eat them plain or add toppings like fruit, nuts, seeds, honey, or cinnamon
Mix oats into yogurt, smoothies, or overnight oats
Use oats in baking, such as cookies, muffins, or granola
Add oats to savory dishes like soups or patties
Adjust the texture by adding more liquid for thinner oats or less liquid for thicker oats
Eat them warm or cold, depending on the recipe