30 Days of Oatmeal: Throw It All In!

Ever have a little bit of this and that lying around? For this recipe, throw it all in!

Here, I added almonds, coconut, and raisins. And of course, I sweetened the base with cinnamon. I soaked all the ingredients in water the night before to yield softer, more supple add-ins. (Almonds, coconut, and raisins become especially hard after lying around the cupboards for awhile. Use your judgment about whether or not to soak your ingredients.)

Ingredients:

1/2 c quick cooking oats
1 c water
1 t cinnamon
1 T raisins
1 T dried, shredded coconut (I use Trader Joe's.)
2 T almonds

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium low.
2. When oats reach desired consistency (add more water if necessary), transfer to a bowl.