Old Fashioned Oatmeal With Bananas And Raisins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
2/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 banana, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons raisins or 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
1 tablespoon brown sugar
milk (soymilk, half and half, rice milk)

Preparation

In small pot bring the water and salt to boil.
Slowly stir in the *oatmeal, using a fork to break up any lumps. Once boiling has subsided, cover pan and cook on medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
Remove pan from heating element and let sit, covered, for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl and top with the sliced bananas, raisins and brown sugar. Serve with milk or milk substitute on the side if you wish.
*NOTE: for creamier consistency, add the oatmeal {{before}} bringing water to the boil.
Yield: 1 large serving or 2 small servings.