You might be wondering why I’m posting a recipe for something as simple and basic as oatmeal.  Well, remember…In my last post, I was lamenting the fact that I need to make sure that I’ve taught Alyson EVERYTHING before she goes out into “the real world”.  The real world will start with breakfast too!

Okay, you might be saying to yourself ‘It ain’t that hard, the directions are already printed on the canister of oatmeal’.  Actually, that’s what Alyson said.  Okay, missy…use that if you want plain, boring, bland, unattractive oatmeal!  If you want something to look forward to, try my recipe.  Plumped up raisins, raw sugar, walnuts, and a drizzle of old fashion PetMilk, take my oatmeal from bland gruel to ‘Yes, More & Please!’

After adding oat, raisins, and cinnamon to boiling liquid mixture, cook and stir until it’s thickened.

After cooking, divide oatmeal among serving bowl and drizzle with PetMilk.

Sprinkle with sugar

Top with chopped walnuts

Oatmeal
Serves 2

1 cup water
1 cup milk(I prefer skim or low-fat milk for this recipe)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/4 cups quick oats(I use Quaker 1 Minute Oats)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons raw sugar(feel free to use regular white granulated sugar)
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
PetMilk(about 2 tablespoons)

In a saucepan, heat water, milk, and butter on medium-high heat until boiling.  Stir in oats, raisins, and cinnamon.  When mixture returns to a boil, reduce heat to low.  Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes, until mixture is thickened and any visible liquid has evaporated.  Remove from heat.  To serve, divide oatmeal into serving bowls, top each with a drizzle of PetMilk, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.