Oatmeal with Apples, Raisins, & Cinnamon

Great option to start your day.

Serves: 2

Cooking time: 10 minutes (microwave)/20 minutes (stove top)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup steel-cup oats

1/4 tsp Cinnamon, ground

1/8 tsp Sea salt

1 medium apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes

2 Tbsp raisins (or other dried fruit)

2 cups water

1/2 cup non fat milk, or calcium-fortified soy or almond milk

Garnish: 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts

DIRECTIONS:

To microwave: Combine oats, cinnamon, salt, apple, dried fruit, water, and milk in a large glass bowl. Heat for 8-10 minutes. Serve with a garnish of nuts and more milk as desired.

For Stove top cooking: Combine ingredients, bring to a bowl and immediately lower to simmer. Cook 15-20 minutes. Garnish as noted above.