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Post by RosieKat on Feb 15, 2023 15:39:40 GMT
Total first world problem, eh?
DH makes instant oatmeal many mornings, in the microwave. It often overflows, creating a mess and of course, he loses some of it. I remember I used to have a couple of tricks to it back when I worked and took it with me, but I don't remember what they were. The bowl is plenty big, it's just that the oatmeal kind of climbs the walls as it cooks. We can come up with ways to minimize the mess but not the loss of food, which from his pov is tragic.
Help my starving hubby, please!
(We do make baked oatmeal that he heats up a lot of mornings, too, but sometimes life gets too hectic to get around to making it in time - so "premake a big pot of steel cut oats" or something like that is obvious but not useful here.)
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Post by iluvpink on Feb 15, 2023 15:41:13 GMT
Total first world problem, eh? DH makes instant oatmeal many mornings, in the microwave. It often overflows, creating a mess and of course, he loses some of it. I remember I used to have a couple of tricks to it back when I worked and took it with me, but I don't remember what they were. The bowl is plenty big, it's just that the oatmeal kind of climbs the walls as it cooks. We can come up with ways to minimize the mess but not the loss of food, which from his pov is tragic. Help my starving hubby, please! (We do make baked oatmeal that he heats up a lot of mornings, too, but sometimes life gets too hectic to get around to making it in time - so "premake a big pot of steel cut oats" or something like that is obvious but not useful here.) I know you say the bowl is big enough, but maybe even bigger? I use these bowls and never have any issues. www.walmart.com/ip/Corelle-Winter-Frost-White-Soup-Cereal-Bowl-28-oz/15055451?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=5472&adid=2222222227715055451_117755028669_12420145346&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=501107745824&wl4=pla-294505072980&wl5=9060451&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=15055451&wl13=5472&veh=sem_LIA&gclid=Cj0KCQiAorKfBhC0ARIsAHDzslsXlIYvfzOIxiJ7PGOSRkBzwjsKcdBSyX2QoYr4GgGD7AMsVy3qTHcaAr1wEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds |
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Feb 15, 2023 15:42:54 GMT
Bigger bowl! That's the only way I've found to keep it all in.
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Post by liya on Feb 15, 2023 15:44:00 GMT
Does he cover it?
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Post by scrappinmama on Feb 15, 2023 15:57:13 GMT
It never overflows for me. I use a bigger bowl so definitely try that!
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Post by amom23 on Feb 15, 2023 15:57:21 GMT
Get a bigger bowl.
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Post by malibou on Feb 15, 2023 16:03:58 GMT
I tend to microwave for 3/4 of the suggested time, give it a stir and then microwave for the remaining time.
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Post by padresfan619 on Feb 15, 2023 16:14:28 GMT
I make mine in a large coffee mug instead of a bowl. I ate instant oatmeal every single day for a year while I was breastfeeding for milk production and never had a mug overflow.
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Post by GiantsFan on Feb 15, 2023 16:16:45 GMT
I tend to microwave for 3/4 of the suggested time, give it a stir and then microwave for the remaining time. This^^^ |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Feb 15, 2023 16:20:07 GMT
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Post by RosieKat on Feb 15, 2023 16:26:58 GMT
I know you say the bowl is big enough, but maybe even bigger? I use these bowls and never have any issues. I think that's the one he uses. We've had them long enough that I can't read the size on the bottom, though - it could be a little smaller, like 24 oz. |
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Post by RosieKat on Feb 15, 2023 16:28:41 GMT
I've read that covering it is bad, and just causes steam buildup. He's covered it with paper towels before, which helps a bit but not enough. I think the stirring partway through is what I used to do. It's been a long time since I made instant oatmeal, so I just can't recall. |
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Post by RosieKat on Feb 15, 2023 16:29:26 GMT
I have a set of these I got at Costco years ago. Do those get really hot in the micro? I've had knockoff things like that but they would get too hot to handle when you tried to take them out. |
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Post by Patter on Feb 15, 2023 16:49:24 GMT
Another one that says "bigger bowl." I just finished my daily bowl.  I use the old fashioned oats. I put an equal amount of water and oats and cook on high for 2 minutes. The quick oats only needed a minute. I prefer the old fashioned oats. Anyway, this works great for me. It does climb the bowl but has never gone over because I guess I have the right bowl size. |
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Post by liya on Feb 15, 2023 17:05:54 GMT
I've read that covering it is bad, and just causes steam buildup. He's covered it with paper towels before, which helps a bit but not enough. I think the stirring partway through is what I used to do. It's been a long time since I made instant oatmeal, so I just can't recall. Hmm. I didn't know it was bad to cover it. I make mine in a big mug and cover it, that has helped me with overflow. Good luck to him. It makes such a mess when it overflows. |
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Post by tyra on Feb 15, 2023 17:09:05 GMT
I heat it for 30 seconds, stir, then do another 30ish seconds. Sometimes it starts climbing the sides, but it hasn't overflowed.
Side note, what about overnight oats? I make a big batch 2x a week. DH and the 5yr old love them. 2 cups of oats, 2 cups of vanilla greek yogurt, 2 cups of almond milk. 2 tablespoons or so of chia seeds (if I have them), splash of vanilla, good shake of cinnamon, stir. They add bananas or diced apples to it, sometimes some nuts. Super good and filling. Other than 5 minutes to get it ready 2x a week, it takes almost no time in the morning.
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Post by scrappinmama on Feb 15, 2023 17:10:19 GMT
I tend to microwave for 3/4 of the suggested time, give it a stir and then microwave for the remaining time. I do this too. |
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Post by LiLi on Feb 15, 2023 17:10:44 GMT
What about boiling or microwaving the water only, pour over, then letting it sit? That's what we've always done. We usually bring instant oatmeal camping.
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Post by epeanymous on Feb 15, 2023 17:18:01 GMT
I always pour water from the kettle in rather than microwaving. Fixes your problem, and I feel like I have more control over the consistency.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Feb 15, 2023 17:31:54 GMT
I don't use the microwave for making oatmeal. I have one of those electric kettles that heats my water up super fast. I find I have more control and less mess with my oatmeal that way.
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Post by pilcas on Feb 15, 2023 17:49:08 GMT
I put it on the micro for a minute, stir, add just a bit more milk and do another minute. No overflow.
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Post by anaterra on Feb 15, 2023 17:52:55 GMT
I dump the pkg in a bowl.. fill to the water line on the pkg... pour in bowl... give it a mix... zap for 30 secs.. mix it and add a splash of water... zap for 30.. mix in a banana or berries and yummm
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Post by cadoodlebug on Feb 15, 2023 17:57:58 GMT
Yep, mine used to always overflow until I started using a bigger bowl. Now it's perfect!
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Post by kamper on Feb 15, 2023 18:03:07 GMT
I have never considered microwaving instant oatmeal. I just pour boiling water over it (in a bowl).
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Post by RosieKat on Feb 15, 2023 18:10:08 GMT
We do have an electric kettle, so maybe I can convince him to try that!
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Post by 5peanutsnana on Feb 15, 2023 18:43:16 GMT
These are used nearly every day in our house! Wouldn't want to live without them. |
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Post by Zee on Feb 15, 2023 18:49:22 GMT
You just pour boiling water over it, I've never done it any other way. No mess and you can easily control how thick it is.
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Post by huskergal on Feb 15, 2023 18:50:47 GMT
I stop and stir it as it climbs to the top.
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Post by StephDRebel on Feb 15, 2023 19:08:44 GMT
I don't measure the liquid- just put the packet in a bowl or mug and add water until it's just covering the oatmeal and micro for 1 minute. when it's done, I stir in almond milk until the thickness is right for me.
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Post by peasapie on Feb 15, 2023 19:14:44 GMT
Also he could lower the power to 70 percent.
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I use the old fashioned oats. I put an equal amount of water and oats and cook on high for 2 minutes. The quick oats only needed a minute. I prefer the old fashioned oats. Anyway, this works great for me. It does climb the bowl but has never gone over because I guess I have the right bowl size. 
