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There are several types of oats, but the most common ones are:

Rolled oats (old-fashioned oats): These are the most commonly used for oatmeal and cook relatively quickly (about 5 minutes).
Steel-cut oats: These are whole oat groats chopped into pieces. They take longer to cook (about 20-30 minutes) and have a chewier texture.
Quick oats: These are rolled oats that have been pre-cooked and then flattened further, so they cook very quickly (about 2-3 minutes).

Classic Creamy Oatmeal

Ingredients:

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups milk (or 2 cups water)
Optional add-ins: ground cinnamon, fresh/frozen/canned/dried fruit, honey/maple syrup, chopped nuts, spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter, chia seeds/flax seeds, coconut flakes etc.

Method:

In a medium saucepan, combine the oats and milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Once the milk begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low. Stir occasionally and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy.
Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and add your toppings.