I have started quickly stirring through my oats (of the precooked flat variety) with a beater once they have been in the water for a minute or two. That makes i

I have started quickly stirring through my oats (of the precooked flat variety) with a beater once they have been in the water for a minute or two. That makes it thicker and with an, IMO, nicer texture. If I boil it too hot, it doesn't really settle, and if that happens I just add a bit more water and boil it off. I add peanut butter as well and eat it with grated apple on top.