Simple & Delicious Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal (or cranberry) + How To Video

Learn one of our favorite recipes for a cool morning. It's so simple you toss ingredients in a rice cooker, press cook and then breakfast is ready! I love a healthy start to the day and that is what you will find with no dairy, refined sugar and if you use gluten-free oats - no gluten. Oatmeal is a rich source of fiber which can help reduce your cholesterol level, boost your immune system, improve digestion and stabilize glycemic levels, learn more here. Enjoy this breakfast, one of my husband's favorites!

Total Time: 20 Minutes | Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 15 Minutes | Servings: 2 Bowls 

First, I like to make homemade nut milk. For this recipe I did almond milk, simply because that is what we had on hand.

Homemade Almond Milk

• 1/3 Cups Almonds
• 3 1/2 Cups Water

Blend on high speed for 50 seconds or on Juice Setting. Filter and store for other recipes. Reserve 1 1/2 cups unfiltered as well as the almond mash, use in the recipe below.

Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal

• 2/3 Cups Oats
• 1 1/2 Cups Almond Milk (or dairy free milk)
• 3/4 Cup Raisins or Cranberries
• Opt: Almond Mash (leftover from Almond Milk if making)
• 1/2 Tbsp. Cinnamon
• Dash of Ginger and Allspice
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• + Your favorite toppings

Directions:

1. Place everything but the toppings in the rice cooker.
2. Stir well. Press cook and relax as breakfast is made.
3. Once it click's and is done, stir, place in bowls and top. I used cranberries, coconut flakes, banana coins and a drizzle of agave for the video. I've also used a number of other combinations. This morning I added a little almond milk on top and it was even better! I recommend this step! :)

Variations:

• Cook on the stove. Combine ingredients in a pot, stir frequently and cook until desired consistency. About 15-20 minutes.
• Use Gluten-Free Oats for Gluten-Free
• Use Oat, Rice, Seed or Coconut milk for Nut-Free.
• Add pumpkin spice, cloves, nutmeg and or cinnamon sticks for more spice.
• Top with fresh berries and/or fresh fruit! 

Note: Gluten-Free Oats are not recommended for those with a severe allergy to Gluten such as Celiac disease.