Oatmeal

As the weather turns cooler, I start to look forward to those meals that are filling and warm your tummy at he same time. For breakfast, my favorite choice is homemade oatmeal. It really doesn't take long to make at all and it is much healthier for you than the oatmeal you buy in the packets with the added sugar and fillers. I heat up 1/2 c. and water and 1/2 c milk combined in a small pot on the stove until it boils. Watch closely, because the milk will boil over quickly if not careful. Once that boils, add 1/2 c. quick cook oatmeal, 1/4 c. raisins, 1-2 tbsp. brown sugar (depending on your taste), 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and turn temp. down to simmer for only 1 minute. Remove from heat, pour into bowl and wait to cool before eating. This makes a single serving. Of course, you can add different things besides raisins if you don't like them, and sometimes I even add nutmeg with the cinnamon or apples with the raisins. The benefits of making your own are that is very inexpensive, healthier for you and you will stay full through lunch !