Hot Oatmeal Breakfast Cereal

Hot Oatmeal Breakfast Cereal

2 C rolled oats
4 C water
1/2 t salt
1/2 t nutmeg
1 t cinnamon
1 C low-fat vanilla soy milk
2 T maple syrup

Toast grains until golden brown in a dry saute pan to lend a nutty flavor to the cereal (optional). Combine rolled oats, water and salt in a two-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and simmer. Add the spices and begin to add the soy milk as the mixture begins to thicken. Add more soy milk, if needed, to create a thick and creamy cereal. Let the cereal cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Just before serving, add maple syrup. Optional--serve with fresh fruit. Serves 4.
Per Serving: 208 cal, 3.3 fat, 0 mg chol, 175 mg sod.
Recipe from "Vitality" Magazine. October 2004.