Oatmeal has a bit of a bum rap for being boring. And this is not at all fair. Why? Because oatmeal is a blank canvas that you can do so much with. Plus, it is very good for you, filling, and incredibly inexpensive. Any winter - even Chicago's worst - can be beaten by a hearty bowl of oatmeal. Try it for breakfast or lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed.
1/2 cup Quaker Oats 1 Minute Oatmeal - no pre-flavored packets please!
1 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup or just a handful of dried cranberries - any dried fruit you like will work
1/3 cup walnuts or almonds
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
banana - or any other fruit you love
Add oats and milk to microwave-safe bowl, cover with wax paper, and cook for about 1 minute 25 seconds. This time may vary based on your microwave. When cooked, oats should look thick-ish. If too milky, cook a bit more. If too thick, add a bit of milk.
Stir in salt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and dried fruit.
In a small skillet heat walnuts carefully until you smell a just a bit of nuttiness - stay focused here because nuts burn in the blink of any eye. Turn down heat and add the remaining tablespoon of maple syrup to nuts in the pan. Move nuts about to coat them evenly and then remove from heat.
Add maple-glazed nuts to the oatmeal, as well as sliced banana or your favorite fruit. Enjoy!
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