Spiced Irish Oatmeal (Diabetic Friendly) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup steel cut oats
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute, equivalent to 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar*
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 dash ground cloves or 1 dash ground nutmeg
3 cups nonfat milk (optional)

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the water, steel-cut oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, allspice, and cloves or nutmeg.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired doneness and consistency, stirring occasionally.
Serve with milk on the side.
Makes 3 cups (six 1/2-cup servings).