Oatmeal-on-the-Go

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From "Whole Grains for Busy People," by Lorna Sass (Clarkson Potter, 2008). Prepare this oatmeal in a thermos and it will be ready when you get to work. To make a batch of mix in advance, triple or quadruple the dry ingredients and scoop out 3/4 cup for each daily portion.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1 heaping tbsp raisins
  • 1 to 2 tsp sugar, to taste
  • 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

Preparation

Step 1

Combine the oats, almonds, raisins, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a small wide-mouth thermos. Pour 1/2 cup boiling water for firm oatmeal or 2/3 cup for soft, loose oatmeal. Immediately screw on the top and shake gently. Wait at least 5 minutes before eating.

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