30 Days of Oatmeal: Lemon Vanilla Cinnamon

Think of the sweetness of a cool glass of lemonade on a hot day, the thirst-quenching tang of lemon melded with the smooth syrup of sugar. I've replicated that here, using no sugar, and only four ingredients.

Try apples (my choice here), berries, nut butter, or yogurt as toppings. The sky's the limit.

Ingredients:

1/2 c rolled oats
1 c water
1 t cinnamon
2 T lemon juice
1 t vanilla
Topping(s) of your choice

Directions:

1. Combine  water and oats in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to  medium low.

2. When oats reach the desired consistency, stir in the cinnamon, lemon juice, and vanilla.

3. Transfer oats to a bowl and add your choice of toppings.