OATMEAL MASTER RECIPE WITH VARIATIONS

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Choose old fashioned oats, not instant for the most fiber and nutrients. Adapted from Rachael Ray's Yum-O Family cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups old fashioned oats
3 cups milk, plus more for serving (cow, almond, rice, soy)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dried dates, chopped
1/2 cup raisins (or currants)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix the oatmeal, milk, and 4 cups water in a large, deep saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. When it boils, quickly turn the heat down to very low.
  • Stir in brown sugar, dried fruits, and salt and cook at a low simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until very thick and creamy. Stir often to prevent bottom of pan from burning.
  • Serve with additional milk, or cool and chill to reheat later in the week.
  • Variations:.
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal:.
  • Swap 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped for the dried fruit Add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for serving.
  • Banana Nut Oatmeal:.
  • Swap 1/2 cup pure maple syrup for the brown sugar and 2 bananas, chopped, for the dried fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 198, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 26.1, Protein 8.4

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