Ingredients

• Ingredients Units USM Scale 1x2x3x 1 cup old fashioned oats 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 3/4 cup water or unsweetened non-dairy milk (or a combo) Healthy Toppings 1/2 – 2/3 cup cranberry applesauce 1 apple, cored and diced small handful pecans, whole or broken small handful pepitas small handful pomegranate seeds pure maple syrup, to taste

Preparation

• Instructions Stovetop: In a medium sauce pan, add the oats, cinnamon and water/milk, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, over a gentle boil for 5 – 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool a few minutes before serving. Microwave: In a medium sized bowl, add oats, cinnamon, and water/milk. Microwave on full power for 3 – 4 minutes. After 3 minutes, keep an eye on the bowl, if it starts to boil over, open the microwave door to stop it. Once oatmeal has settled, continue cooking keeping an eye on it. Add 30 seconds – 1 minute more if needed. Let cool a few minutes before serving. Serve with the healthy toppings, or anything else you may like, and enjoy a healthy bowl of cinnamon oatmeal. Store leftover oatmeal in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in individual portions for up to 2 months. To reheat, add a splash of water to the oatmeal and heat over low heat on the stove, or on high power in the microwave for 1 – 2 minutes.