Apple Ginger Oatmeal

This recipe comes from 'The Enchanted Kitchen' column in SageWomen. This one really makes getting out of bed easier on a cold morning.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  cups water
• 1  pinch salt
• 1  cup rolled oats
• 1  medium apple (cored and chopped into 1/4 in cubes)
• 2  tablespoons raisins
• 1  tablespoon  minced candied ginger
• 1  pinch pumpkin pie spice
• 1⁄8 cup  toasted chopped  almonds

• To Top

•  maple syrup (or substitute brown rice syrup)
•  milk, half and half,soy or   rice milk

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to boil, then add the oats, apple, rasin and pumpkin pie spice.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the oats are soft (approx. 10 minutes) Stir in the almonds.
3. To serve,divide between two large bowls.
4. Sweeten with syrup and top with milk.