Creamy Oatmeal- All dressed up
Oatmeal is one of those childhood foods that never gets old. I just have to change its style every now and then to keep things innovative. This bowl uses homemade Lara bars, and fresh apples to create an apple crumble-like taste. After taking pictures of this beautiful bowl, I sat down to my eat it feeling slightly awkward. Who eats a bowl of fancy, creamy, Christmas morning worthy, apple streusel oatmeal on an ordinary Tuesday morning by themselves?
Well I do, and I might make a habit of it. Fancy does not mean time consuming. I had the oatmeal and and Lara bars prepared in the fridge making this a 90 second undertaking. 30 seconds to find everything, and 60 seconds to microwave it. This sweet and creamy oat bowl kept me full for several hours, and added a touch of sophistication to my morning. They come highly recommended.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 apple cut in slices
- Homemade Lara bar to taste ( 1 bar recommended) http://innovativenourishment.blogspot.com/#!/2012/03/homemade-lara-bar.html
- Dash cinnamon
Directions to cook oats
- Microwave for 90 seconds on high, stir and microwave for an additional 60 minute.
- Stove top: Add oatmeal and milk to sauce pan on medium. Let oatmeal cook until it starts to bubble, stirring occasionally (about 3 minutes)
- Rice cooker: Smart steam for 15 minutes
- Remove from heat, add apple slices and crumbled homemade Lara bar
- Note: If you would like softer apples, add slices before cooking.
- Note: oats can also be cooked in water, but milk gives it a much creamier flavor.
- Top with cinnamon
Get ready for a whole new oat idea in the next few days.
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