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.)

• Saucepan 
• Spoon to occasionally stir the oatmeal while cooking

Instructions

1. Put the oats and water (or milk) in a saucepan, and place over medium low heat.  
2. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water if needed, or if you like a looser consistency. 
3.  Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes.  
4. Top with whatever you like, such as butter, milk, cream. sweetener, cinnamon, fruits or nuts.

Theme and Variations

• • 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.