Oatmeal with Fruits and Nuts by Forks Over Knives

For more recipes: Forks Over Knives

This basic recipe is all you need to get started … add as much or as little of the extras as you like.

Ingredients:

¾ cup rolled oats

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch of sea salt

¼ cup fresh berries (optional)

½ ripe banana, sliced (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or cashews (optional)

2 tablespoons dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, chopped apples, chopped

Apricots (optional)

Maple syrup (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine the oats and 1½ cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the water has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
   

2. Stir in the cinnamon and salt. Top with the berries, banana, nuts, and/or dried fruit, as you like. If desired, pour a little maple syrup on top. Serve hot.