A drinkable oatmeal product comprises an oat component and water, both in a retortable container. The product is commercially sterilized or sanitized. The container may be a cup so as to provide one-handed convenience for consumers. The product may include a fruit component, such as a fruit juice, a yogurt containing fruit, a fruit puree, a fresh fruit, and/or a fruit preserve. Methods of preparing the oatmeal product are also provided.