My Perfect Oatmeal

from umamigirl.com

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  whole milk
• 2  cups water
• 2  cups old fashioned oats
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar or 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1  pinch salt
•  fresh fruit (optional) or   dried fruit, chocolate chips (optional) or   nuts, for serving (optional)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a 3- to 4-quart heavy pot.
2. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is creamy and a little thinner than you like it (about ten minutes, give or take).
3. Cool for a few minutes and serve topped with fresh or dried fruit, chocolate chips, or nuts.