oatmeal. {2 ways}. maple raisin and apple cinnamon.

i have mentioned before how my kids don't like oatmeal unless it's from a quaker oatmeal packet.  thus frustrates me because oatmeal can be such a healthy and inexpensive breakfast.  i continue to try and introduce them to new homemade oatmeal recipes and these two finally hit the mark with all three of them, although brady {my voracious eater} won't eat more than one {hearty} serving.

pic from {its easy being vegan}.

maple oatmeal: serves 4-5.

2 C. rolled oats

3 1/2 C. water

1/3 C. powdered milk

1/2 C. maple syrup

1/2 C. raisins, optional

1) add oats, water and powdered milk to pot and whisk well to combine; cook until mixture begins to thicken.

2) add maple syrup and raisins and allow to cook 3-4 minutes.

serve plain or with a dollop of yogurt on top.

NOTES:

for a healthy boost- add 1 T. ground flax or 1 T. chia seeds into oatmeal.

this recipe was adapted from {bissful and domestic}.

recipe from {lose those poundz}.

apple cinnamon oatmeal: serves 4-5.

2 C. rolled oats

3 1/2 C. water

1/3 C. powdered milk

1 apple, diced with skin on

1/2 C. maple syrup

1 tsp. cinnamon

1) put water and apple in a pot; bring to a boil.  allow to boil until apple is soft.

2)add oats and remaining ingredients; simmer until oats are soft.

3)remove from heat and serve with a dash of cinnamon on top.

NOTE:

for a healthy boost- add in 1 T. ground flax seed or 1 T. chia seeds into oatmeal.

recipe adapted from {blissful and domestic}.