Super Duper Oatmeal

If you went vegan and thought, "Oh no! What am I going to have for breakfast," fear no more! Oatmeal is perfect for breakfast because you can eat it at home or at work, plus dress it up and feel so gourmet. 

If you tend to run short on time in the morning, you can buy packets of plain, unsweetened instant oatmeal to keep at work, as well as the staples like almond butter, ground flax, and dried fruit. If you have a fridge, you can keep your soymilk there, though you could also just make it with water. If you make it with soymilk, make sure to watch it in the microwave so it doesn't boil over.

Serves 1, but easily multiplied for your sweetheart or family.

Base recipe:
1/2 quick, rolled, or stone cut oats (I use quick)
1 c non-dairy milk (eg soy or rice milk)
1 tsp cinnamon

Choose from any of the following options:
1/4 c dried fruit (eg cranberries or apricots)
1/2 c fresh or frozen fruit (eg strawberries, cranberries, even mango)
1 tbl peanut or almond butter
1 tbl ground flax seed
1 tsp maple syrup
1/4 c non-dairy chocolate chips
1/4 c Grape Nuts or Kashi 7 Grain Nuggets

Directions:
-- Unless you've already successfully made oatmeal using microwave, I suggest using the stove.
-- Put all ingredients, except fresh fruit or Grape Nuts if using, into medium seize pot.
-- Turn stove to medium and cook until desired constistency.
-- Pour into bowl and add fresh fruit and Grape Nuts to the top.
-- Enjoy warm. Do not share.

-- Ilana

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