Robin's Irish Oatmeal
- Irish Oatmeal (March 17, 2002)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- ½ cup oats (McCann's Irish Steel-Cut)
- apple and pear fruit (chopped)
- cinnamon
- country pumpkin spice granola (Trader Joe's)
- skim milk
Instructions
To save time in the morning, we get started with the preparation the night before we want to eat the irish oatmeal. We combine the oats and water in a medium pot, cover, and set aside until morning.
In the morning, we place the pot on the stove over medium heat. We bring the oatmeal to a boil, which takes about 7 minutes. We uncover and simmer on low for about 8 minutes until thickened and tender. We pour a portion in one bowl - about a quarter of the mixture - and the rest is poured into a large bowl. The oatmeal portion is sprinkled with fruit, cinnamon, granola and skim milk to taste.
The rest of the oatmeal is refrigerated in the large bowl after it has a chance to cool. We refrigerate the oatmeal covered with plastic wrap. Future portions are scooped out of the bowl, placed in a breakfast bowl, covered, and popped in the microwave for a minute for a quick, no-mess breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- ½ cup steel-cut Irish oats (McCann's Irish Steel-Cut)
- apple and pear (chopped)
- cinnamon
- pumpkin spice granola (Trader Joe's)
- skim milk
Instructions
The night before, put the oats and cold water in a medium pot, cover, and leave on the counter.
In the morning, bring it to a boil over medium heat, about 7 minutes. Uncover and simmer on low about 8 minutes, until thick and tender.
Spoon a quarter into a bowl and top with fruit, cinnamon, granola and milk.
Pour the rest into a large bowl, let it cool, cover, and refrigerate. On later mornings, microwave a covered bowlful for 1 minute.