Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins               

Cook: 5 mins

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups water

½  teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

1 1/3  cups regular gluten free rolled oats

½ cup chopped apple or pear (1 small)

¼ cup snipped pitted dates

2  tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

                                                   1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

                                                                             Milk, warmed (optional

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium saucepan combine the water, cinnamon, and salt (if desired). Bring to boiling; stir in oats. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand until oatmeal reaches desired consistency.

2. Divide oatmeal mixture among four serving bowls. Top with apple, dates, almonds, and brown sugar. If desired, serve with warm milk.

I made this for breakfast this morning.  Alexis liked it.  I omitted the dates though because I didn't have any.  Alexis likes a stronger brown sugar taste so I added a bit more sugar.  I used apples this time and she said it tasted like apple cinnamon oatmeal.  We'll try the pears next time.