Apple Pie Oatmeal

This recipe was featured in an email that I received this morning from Splenda: "Start your day with a bowl of steaming oatmeal. It is even better topped with toasted nuts, fruits, milk or cream, and do not forget to sweeten."

• Ready In: 12 mins
• Serves: 1
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

• Oats

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup old fashioned oats
• 1  dash salt (optional)

• Apple Pie Topping

• 2  teaspoons  Splenda brown sugar blend
• 1  tablespoon apple, chopped
• 1  dash apple pie spice

Directions

1. Stovetop Directions: Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in oats and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat 5 minutes.
2. Microwave Directions: Combine water, oats, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; fold back a small edge to allow steam to escape. Microwave on HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; stir well.
3. Top oatmeal with SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, chopped apple and spice.
4. Note: Serving Size: 1 recipe.
5. For a creamier oatmeal, substitute skim milk for water; proceed as directed.