Heart Healthy Steel Cut Oatmeal (With Choice Of Variations)

1. 1

   In a large pan, melt the margarine and add the oatmeal.

2. 2

   Stir the oatmeal into the margarine and toast it until it's golden brown, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the boiling water and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fittig lid.

4. 4

   Simmer for 25 minutes. Watch the mixture carefully and stir to prevent overflow and sticking to pan.

5. 5

   After 25 minutes, add the milk to the oatmeal.

6. 6

   Stir gently and cook on low for an additional 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Scoop into a serving bowl and top with sweetener and milk, if desired.

8. 8

   Variations to be added at same time as milk.

9. 9

   (choose one):

10. 10

    *1/2 can pure pumpkin and 1 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.

11. 11

    *one chopped apple (with or without skins) and 1 teaspoons apple pie spice.

12. 12

    *2 ripe, smashed bananas and 1 teaspoons cinnamon.

13. 13

    *1 cup cranberries and 1 teaspoons cinnamon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.