Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal

I love to make a nice hearty breakfast to really get us started, especially on the weekends.  One of our favorites is oatmeal, in particular, flavored oatmeal.  Here is a recipe for one I make quite often. 

Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal 

Bring to a boil: 

1¾ c. water

⅛ tsp. salt 

Add:

1 c. quick cooking oats 

Bring back to the boil, turn off burner and stir for 1 minute.  Remove from hot burner, add: 

2 Tbs. raisins

¼ c. loose packed brown sugar 

Do not stir.  Cover pan with lid and let sit 5 minutes.  Add: 

½ tsp. cinnamon 

Stir and serve.  

The raisins plump right up and it is the perfect blend of sweet and spice.  Top with a little whole milk or half & half to make it a little more decadent if you’d like.  Serves 3.  To serve more people simply double the recipe.