Ode to Oatmeal

“Oats: A grain, which in England is generally given to horses, but in Scotland supports the people.”
–Samuel Johnson

I'm obsessed with oats and I'm especially fond of my morning ritual of oatmeal.

Oatmeal, steel cut to be precise, is one of the best breakfast options out there. It’s easy to digest, has whole-grain goodness, and doesn’t spike blood sugars to leave you compulsively hungry later. They can be a real treat, especially when you spice them up with nuts, fruit, cinnamon, almond milk, maple syrup and more.

Most people (and recipes) say oatmeal takes 30 minutes to prepare. I haven’t found this to be true, so time shouldn't be an excuse to miss out on oatmeal's awesome-ness.

Simple Oatmeal
1/4 cup steel cut oats
1 cup water
(Optional: agave syrup, maple syrup, dried or fresh fruit, etc)

Boil 1 cup water in a small pot

Add 1/4 cup oats; stir and lower heat to lowest setting for about 10 minutes

Stir oats and let heat for 2 more minutes

Stir and turn off burner; let sit for 3 to 5 minutes

And that’s all it takes to make a great cup of oatmeal. Enjoy!