And then I got inspired.
PB&J oatmeal. Here's how:
1. Heat a little water to boiling and add just enough to the instant oatmeal for it to be moist.
2. Add a heaping spoonful of peanut butter and a normal-ish spoonful of jelly (so precise, I know) to your oatmeal and stir in!
3. Add a splash of milk or any amount to reach the desired consistency.
4. Enjoy with a cup of coffee and reruns of the Fresh Prince.
Oatmeal is the perfect morning delight. I would say steel cut oats (ppp) are a large percentage of my diet. Recommendations:
ReplyDeleteIf you use milk (I've used any type of dairy milk, soy, and almond and all work well) the oatmeal will be much creamier. Just be sure to keep stirring so it doesn't cook onto the bottom of the pan. Keeping cinnamon and honey handy is always a good mix as well.
Mixes I've tried (and always try to keep stock in the essentials):
Honey/Cinnamon
Cinnamon/Nutmeg/Sugar/Raisons
PB/Jam (Blueberry with milk is especially delish)
PB/Banana (Mushed or slices)
Applesauce/Cinnamon
Plain is really good when you have a tummy ache in the morning.
It is really easy (and cheap if you buy in bulk!) to keep a large stock of oats in the pantry and they can be used for so many recipes. They are nutritious and handy!