Add some brown sugar and heavy cream, and you’re in business! That’s how I do it, at least. And I weigh in at the lower percentiles for my height.
It’s all a matter of how much you eat. Make yourself a fantastic little bowl of oatmeal and layer it up. I know, it’s hard to cook a small amount of oatmeal, but on the other hand, it doesn’t cost much if you have to throw some out. Put the expensive ingredients on after you’ve served what you want, not while it’s in the pot.
Also, if you’re traveling through an airport and need breakfast - Starbucks actually has an excellent oatmeal. Everything in the world (nuts, brown sugar, dried fruit, etc.) but no butter, so if you want butter, ask them for it and they’ll give it to you.
Mr GG2 holistic’s his up with some sesame seed, organic cinnamon, flax seeds and turmeric. I can hear him grinding it all up every morning. Yuuuuck!!!! Where’s my coffee?
Turns out it is not hard to cook a small amount of steel cut oats. Get a pint Thermos bottle. Measure out the appropriate amount of oats. Bring the kettle to a boil. Pour a cup or so into the Thermos, cap and shake to preheat. Dump the water, pour in the oats and the appropriate amount of boiling water (a little less than the recipe on the box as no water will be evaporated, just adsorbed). Cap it, shake it and wait at least 30 minutes. Enjoy.
It will still be hot several hours later, so you can fix it as you get ready in the am and eat it any time into the afternoon. The cooked oats microwave very well. Adjust amounts to suit your needs. Works from one small serving to several. Use a quart Thermos to serve 6 to 8.
Easy peasy, no need to stir the cook pot for 30 minutes so the oats won’t burn.