You’re running late for work or class; you’re trying to get ready; and you know you aren’t going to have time to fry some eggs or make french toast for breakfast. There’s simply no way you can have a meal ready (and partially eaten) in 10 minutes or less, right? Wrong.

Enter the Oatmeal

I know what you’re thinking: Oatmeal is about as bland as a meal gets, unless you buy a box of single-serving packets of oatmeal loaded with sugars and other ingredients (not very healthy, and not a very good way to cook and eat on a tight budget). The truth is, you can buy a box of Quaker Oatmeal and turn it into an awesome breakfast if you take 30 seconds to dress it up a bit.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 – 1/2 Cup of dry oatmeal (Quaker is the popular name brand, but off-brand varieties do exist)
• 1/2 – 1 Cup of milk or water
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of sugar (optional)
• A few raisins

The Process:

1. Mix oatmeal and milk/water in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave for approximately a minute and a half, or until oatmeal thickens and becomes “sticky”
3. Remove from microwave; sprinkle cinnamon, sugar, and raisins on top of oatmeal, and stir.
4. Add a little milk, if the oatmeal looks too dry.
5. Enjoy!

Oatmeal has plenty of health benefits, it doesn’t take long to make (just a few minutes), and it really come alive with a touch of fruit and cinnamon.  Cinnamon is also considered by many to be an appetite-suppressant, so you’ll be less inclined to feel hungry before lunch.

What’s your favorite breakfast when you’re in a rush?  Leave us a comment, and let us know.

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