Name: Creamy Oatmeal
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quick oats; 1.5 cups milk (see note 1); 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional); 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1 tbsp milk (see note 1); 1/2 banana, sliced; 3 strawberries sliced; 1 tbsp nuts of choice (walnuts used); 1 tbsp coconut flakes; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 1/4 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Combine the oats ingredients in a small saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring continually until it reaches your desired consistency (2-3 minutes). The oats will continue to thicken as they cool.
Serve in a bowl topped with additional milk, banana, strawberries, nuts, coconut flakes, maple syrup and cinnamon.

Notes

Note 1 – You can use any milk of your choice. For a less creamy consistency, use half water and half milk.

Additional topping suggestions – any fruit (such as sliced apples or raspberries), dried fruit (apricot or cranberries), cocoa nibs, brown sugar instead of maple syrup.

MAKE AHEAD AND LEFTOVERS – Best made and served immediately. Not suitable to refrigerate or freeze.