Chocolate Chip Cookie Oatmeal

I created this recipe the other night when I was craving a chocolate chip oatmeal cookie. It could be served for breakfast, dessert, or a snack. My kids love it. It may not be as healthy as other versions of oatmeal, but it is much better than visiting the cookie jar when a craving hits. This recipe can easily be increased for multiple servings.

• Ready In: 7 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  dash salt
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup oatmeal (I use Quaker Old-fashioned Oats)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 tablespoon  chilled chocolate chips (I keep my chocolate chips in the freezer)

Directions

1. Bring water, milk and salt to a boil.
2. Stir in brown sugar.
3. Add oatmeal and vanilla.
4. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Transfer to bowl and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. They will slowly melt as you eat the oatmeal.
6. For a rich cookie flavor, stir in ½ teaspoon butter just before adding the chocolate chips.
7. Note: Follow the directions on the oatmeal container for multiple servings, and increase brown sugar, vanilla, and chocolate chips.