Something I came up with for breakfast this morning. If you have some on hand, you might want to throw in a tablespoon of chopped dried dates. I also add in 2 tsp. of Benefiber to up the fiber content.

Ingredients

5	tbs. 2% milk
1	cup water
1/8	tsp. vanilla extract
1/2	cup quick-cooking oats
1	dash salt
1	dash cinnamon
1 1/2	tbs. raisins
1/2	tbs. chopped pecans
1/2	tbs. sugar
1/2	tsp. lemon peel

Directions

1. Combine milk, water, vanilla extract, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
   
   
2. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining ingredients. Heat 2 minutes or until it reaches desired tenderness and thickness.
   
   
3. I recommend doubling or tripling the recipe and putting all the dry ingredients in a plastic bag or tupperware container for later use. That way you can just measure out a serving and quickly bring it together when you're pressed for time.
   
   
4. You could also microwave everything like you would the instant packets.
   
   

Categories

Dairy, Fruits, Nuts, Breakfast, Brunch, Main Dish, Boil, Microwave, Quick, Vegetarian, Kosher

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Good points Very low in cholesterol High in manganese

Bad points High in sugar Contains alcohol