Fresh Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Fresh apple and fiber-filled oats: the perfect way to start the day. The ingredients call for old-fashioned rolled oats, but I usually use 5 grain rolled hot cereal (a mix of barley, oats, whole wheat, rye, & triticale). The brand is Bob's Red Mill, but I'm sure any type of mixed grains can be used. Can easily be doubled and switched with another type of fruit as well.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 1 bowl

Ingredients

• 1  cup  diced apple (1 large apple)
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked
•  brown sugar (optional)
•  milk (optional) or   light cream (optional)

Directions

1. Combine apple, applesauce, water, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Stir in rolled oats and cook until oats are cooked (7-10 minutes).
3. Serve with brown sugar and milk or cream on the side if desired.