RECIPE - Spiced Oatmeal

Perfect for a cool fall or winter morning

Ingredients (serves 1):

1/2 cup quick oats

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

2-3 shakes ginger

2 shake of cloves

1 shake of nutmeg

1 shake salt

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients into a microwave safe bowl. (see Fig. 1)

2. Add 2/3 cup of water - less if you desire thicker oatmeal, more if you desire thinner oatmeal

3. Stir to mix well. (see Fig. 2)

4. Microwave for 2:20 – 2:30 seconds.

5. Carefully remove bowl from microwave to a hot pad. (see Fig. 3)

    [CAUTION: Bowl may be hot.]

6. Stir to mix oatmeal. (see Fig. 4)

7. Add milk if desired. (see Fig. 5) (I add milk then let the oatmeal sit for a few minutes to cool.)

8. Stir in milk if desired. (see Fig. 6)

8. Enjoy!

For added variety, try adding some raisins or your favorite dried fruit or nuts.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Tasty!

-Jill