Oatmeal - Old Fashioned

Submitted by adams.wifey

"This is the best oatmeal. Just like our great grandmothers used to make. You'll love it. It's great to add in chia seeds at the end - and/or some ground flaxseeds. My kids also like this with berries."

 

• Ready In: 6mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 -3 tablespoon honey (to taste)

directions

1. Put water into a medium saucepan.
2. Add oats, butter & cinnamon.
3. Heat mixture over high heat - stirring often - until it begins to bubble.
4. Reduce heat to low.
5. Stir in honey - or your preferred sweetener.
6. Let the oatmeal cook over low heat until it has reached the desired thickness. (The longer you cook it, the thicker it will get).