Sunday, March 27, 2011

Versitile Oatmeal

My husband is not a fan of hot cereal, but I love oatmeal. It's so easy and you can add variety by simply changing the toppings.

Oatmeal:
1 cup thick rolled oats
3 cups water
1/4 tsp salt
honey, agave, maple syrup, sucanant 
Toppings:
banana slices & pecans,
toasted walnuts & cranberries,
raisins & cinnamon,
apple chunks, banana slices & cinnamon or nutmeg
experiment with your own ideas. I enjoy a tsp of butter in addition to my toppings.

Bring the oats, water and salt to a boil in a medium sauce pan.
Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 - 7 minutes until soft and creamy.
Stir in your sweetener of choice.

For extra creamy and nutritious oatmeal, soak the thick rolled oats in water with a tablespoon of plain yogurt mixed in overnight. It almost tastes buttery.

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