Fruit And Spice Oatmeal Food

VANILLA SPICE OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the oats and raisins, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• In the meantime, place nuts, if using, in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame, and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• When the oats are cooked remove pan from the flame and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Swirl in the brown sugar and place the oatmeal in serving bowls. Pour 1/4 cup of milk on top of each bowl, and top with toasted nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
• Note: For a quicker version using quick cooking or plain instant oatmeal: Cook the oatmeal according to the directions on the package. Stir raisins, brown sugar, and nutmeg into the cooked oatmeal. Top with milk, nuts (toasted or un-toasted) and cinnamon.

FRUIT AND SPICE OATMEAL

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in apple, dates, honey, pie spice and ginger. Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes longer or until oats are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Spoon into bowls.