MAPLE APPLE ALMOND OATMEAL

Steps:

• Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil.
• Stir in oats, reduce heat to medium and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. (If using old fashioned oats, cook a 3-5 minutes).
• If you would like your apples slightly cooked, add to oatmeal about halfway through cooking time.
• Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 2-3 minutes.
• Serve with milk, diced apple, sliced almonds and maple syrup.
• To roast almonds, spread in an ungreased baking pan.
• Place in a 350ºF oven and bake 7-10 minutes or until almonds are fragrant; stir once or twice to get an even browning. Almonds will continue to roast slightly after removing from oven.