Skiers Swiss Cereal (Rainy Day Breakfast) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon orange zest, very finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried tart cherries
2 cups skim milk, i use half and half
brown sugar
butter or milk

Preparation

The night before, combine the oats, zest, cinnamon, and cherries in a glass bowl. Stir well, then stir in the milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
In the morning, place the mixture in a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to a simmer.
Lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the mixture is thick.
Serve immediately, either as it is or with brown sugar or granulated sugar, and cream, butter, or milk.