We all know Oatmeal is good for lowering Cholesterol and can be a gluten free alternative to most cereals. But it can get boring day after day so I was on the search for a Perfect way to start the Day!
If you google 'Perfect Oatmeal' you find a nice recipe on whfoods.org
But of course I had to tweak it. I like mine thicker and sweeter than their recipe and I add a few things.
My Perfect Oatmeal
2 cups water
1 cup old fashioned oatmeal (just not the fast cooking kind)
molasses 1 to 2TBsp
honey 1 to 2TBsp
Cinnamon 1 to 2tsp
heaping 1/3 cup mix of dried: goji berries, cranberries, blueberries, cherries (or your choice changing this from time to time helps make it more interesting)
1/2 peeled and chopped medium tart apple (I used Granny Smith)
1 heaping TBP chopped walnuts, almond or pecans (your choice)
Bring the water and oatmeal to a boil. turn down to simmer for about 3 -5 minutes when oatmeal is at a cooked consistency. Add in all other items, I give you a range on some between 1 to 2 means that is to taste. You may want to try the 1 at first. I use the most amount in mine but this is a personal preference. You can always add later when you taste it.
Once all ingredients are added, stir, cover, turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
Eat with your favorite topping, milk, soymilk, almond milk or yogurt!
Yum!!
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