Oatmeal Master Recipe With Variations

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   Mix the oatmeal, milk, and 4 cups water in a large, deep saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. When it boils, quickly turn the heat down to very low.

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   Stir in brown sugar, dried fruits, and salt and cook at a low simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until very thick and creamy. Stir often to prevent bottom of pan from burning.

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   Serve with additional milk, or cool and chill to reheat later in the week.

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   Variations:.

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   Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal:.

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   Swap 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped for the dried fruit Add 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus more for serving.

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   Banana Nut Oatmeal:.

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   Swap 1/2 cup pure maple syrup for the brown sugar and 2 bananas, chopped, for the dried fruit.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.