Morning Hot Cereal and Live It Up Toppings
This hot cereal is a family favorite! In my family, each member is unique, and we all like different things. This recipe lets me make one thing quick and easy, but it allows each person to make their own unique bowl of oatmeal or hot cereal. If you need something quick, easy, and yummy, then this is a go-to recipe!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Old Fashioned rolled Oats (or other grain- cooking time will vary)
- 2 Cup Water
- Dash of salt
Toppings
- Fresh or dried fruits (banana, berries, apple, raisins, craisins, coconut)
- Nuts and seeds (Almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds. You can also do any nut butter or seed butter)
- Spices (cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, pumpkin spice, ginger)
- Sweetener (maple syrup, honey)
- Milk (coconut, almond, hemp, rice)
Instructions
- Heat the water and salt until it reaches a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add oatmeal, stirring constantly to prevent it from boiling over.
- Cook in Medium-Low, stirring every minute until cooked and thick. It will take about 5 minutes.
- Serve with toppings and enjoy!
Notes
When I make the oatmeal I usually just leave it on the stove and let each person go and dish their oatmeal up and add their own individual toppings.