Objective: How do you make instant oatmeal?

Which of the following solutions is more sound in terms of naive physics reasoning?

Select from the following. *Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a shallow pot and add 1/2 cup of oats and boil 2 minutes, add extras like maple syrup or brown sugar if you like.. *Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a shallow pot and add 2 cup of oats and boil 2 minutes, add extras like maple syrup or brown sugar if you like..
Bring 1 cup of water to boil in a shallow pot and add 1/2 cup of oats and boil 2 minutes, add extras like maple syrup or brown sugar if you like.