The BEST Oatmeal

Our Oat Flakes (or any of our other organic flaked grains) make a quick, customizable, and healthy breakfast -- with all the protein, fiber, and energy you need to get your day off to a great start. Cook up a big batch and keep it in your refrigerator so you can scoop out an "instant" breakfast all week long!
Yield: approximately 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups Janie's Mill Oat Flakes (You may substitute all of some of the Oat Flakes with Wheat Flakes or Rye Flakes, and then extend the cooking time by 5 or 10 minutes.)
- 4 cups water (or 2 cups water and 2 cups milk, or all milk for the creamiest oatmeal)
- chopped raw nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds)
- 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Sweetener of your choice (brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, etc)
- Toppings of your choice (granola, fresh or dried fruit, nuts, etc.)
Equipment You'll Need
- Saucepan
- Spoon to occasionally stir the oatmeal while cooking
Instructions
- Put the oats and water (or milk) in a saucepan, and place over medium low heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if needed, or if you like a looser consistency.
- Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Top with whatever you like, such as butter, milk, cream. sweetener, cinnamon, fruits or nuts.

Theme and Variations
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- Cook up two or more different grain flakes (Oats, Rye, Wheat, and/or Barley) for added flavor and nutrition
- Feel free to double or triple the recipe above, and then refrigerate the extra so that each morning you simply scoop out a bowlful and put it in the microwave.
- Top your oatmeal with seasonal fruits or whatever nuts, seed, or dried fruits you have on hand.
Posted on January 06 2023