How to Make Incredible Oatmeal!

Oatmeal - Blahhhh - you say? Try this and try not to want it again and again!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Regular Oatmeal - not instant
• Milk of your choice - whole makes it creamiest!
• Sugar - 2 tablespoons per serving
• Butter - 1 tablespoon per serving
• Vanilla - 1/2 teaspoon per serving
• Salt - optional

1. Use the directions on the oatmeal box to decide on the amount of regular oatmeal you are going to make. If you make extra, it can be reheated in the microwave, tasting even more mellow the next day. Each brand may have slightly different proportions. Sugar can be replaced with Splenda (it really does taste good for a substitute!) or other artificial sweeteners for those with diabetes. Salt IS optional - in fact, I don't use it in oatmeal.

2. Use milk instead of water, adding about 1/4 to 1/2 cup extra. Put the milk and oatmeal together in a pot and mix together. Let it sit a while - 10 minutes or so.

3. Add the sugar and salt, stirring gently. Add the butter. Turn on the heat underneath.

4. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, stirring constantly. Let it bubble for about two minutes. Add vanilla and stir in. Put a cover on the pot. Turn off heat. Move the pot off the burner. Leave covered and alone for about 10 minutes.

5. This oatmeal is made to be enjoyed without putting more milk, butter, or sugar into it. Add a bit of butter if you really have to but this is soooooooooooooo good as it is right out of the pot, and so creamy!

Tips & Warnings

• If you are a sugar craver, try pouring some maple syrup or any of the flavored syrups out there over the finished oatmeal.
• If you like it sweeter, just add more sugar before cooking.
• This oatmeal is all about enjoying it so if you want more milk and sugar or butter on the finished oatmeal, add it. Do try it plain first. You might be amazed!
• Add a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter per serving with the mixture in the pot before boiling for another really different taste!
• If you are a chocolate maniac, try adding about a quarter cup of chocolate chips before the cooking process. You can skip butter completely when you use chocolate. (or add peanut butter - yummmmmmm - smiling!)
• Combine everything, except for the vanilla, and let sit in the fridge overnight to be ready to make for breakfast!
• If you add vanilla after any cooking process in any recipe, it retains more flavor and aroma!
• As always, when making my recipes, do not invite the food police to breakfast when you make this! This recipe is to make you love oatmeal - not necessarily to be healthy!
• If you think margarine is better than butter - Tisk! Use good, wholesome butter, or peanut butter, or skip it completely! It will taste a whole lot better!

Resources

• Duelin' Deals Blog by Marlaine

[CinLee]

on 6/2/2008 Wow!

[Primefalcon]

on 6/2/2008 I want more of this - the vanilla makes it incredible!And this really warms you up on a cold day!

[MidniteWriter]

on 4/10/2008 I would have never thought to put oatmeal in it, thanks for the suggestion.

[MarlaineMarie]

on 4/9/2008 I used to like oatmeal once in a great while and now I crave it! Thanks CC............... !

[cyclecyco]

on 4/6/2008 Hey! This stuff is yummy to my tummy!