Coconut Oatmeal

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Recieved this recipe from another online site and is so good thought I'd post it here as I did not see it posted. Here is the description iven by bmarygreen on the site: "A fast and healthy breakfast cereal or high-energy snack. Oatmeal made with coconut, raisins, cranberries, walnuts."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: cup
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
• 1⁄3 cup raisins
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries
• 1⁄3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1⁄3 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt (optional)
• 3 tablespoons honey (optional)

directions

1. Pour the milk and salt into a saucepan, and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in the oats, maple syrup, raisins, and cranberries.
3. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
4. Cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in walnuts and coconut, and let stand until it reaches your desired thickness.
6. Spoon into serving bowls, and top with yogurt and honey, if desired.