Oatmeal

Growing up, oatmeal was a breakfast staple in my house.  Granted, it was the instant stuff in the brown envelopes, but there was still some oatmeal in there somewhere.  I think that this habit stuck with me, as I find myself craving oatmeal during the cold winter months.

It’s mostly common knowledge that those envelopes are not the most nutritious.  Oatmeal is a great way to help lower cholesterol, however, so we should all really be eating it.  I choose quick instant oats, which can be found in any supermarket.  They take 2 minutes to cook up.  The best part is that you can flavor them however you like and with whatever you have lying around.

I generally like to add fresh fruit and a splash of milk to my finished oatmeal.  Use whatever is in season – especially berries.  You can also add a teaspoon of honey and stir it in.  Brown sugar would be a great alternative as well.  The choice is yours, really, and you can mix it up as often as you like.

How do you like your oatmeal?