Vanilla Cinnamon Spiced OatMeat

For the past few weeks, I have instant oat for my breakfast with minimal sugar. Very plain and very healthy and light however kind of boring huh...

Well, it is going to change at last with the below vanilla spice oatmeal.

Check it below for the recipes..

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch nutmeg
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste
1 cup lowfat milk, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon



Directions

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.

Oat Waffles

Hello Everyone,

Here is a breakfast recommendation I wish to introduce:

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine -- melted
peanut butter and/or applesauce -- optional

Method:

1) In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients.
2) In another bowl, combine buttermilk, eggs and butter; stir into the dry ingredients until smooth.
3) Bake in a preheated waffle iron according to manufacturer's directions until golden brown.
4) Serve with peanut butter and/or applesauce if desired.