Rice Cooker Oatmeal

Why did someone not tell me a long time ago that I could make oatmeal in my rice cooker while I was busy getting ready for my day?  This is one of the simplest ways to make oatmeal that tastes like the good old fashioned, stick to your ribs stuff that grandma used to make.

Michael’s Simple Rice Cooker Oatmeal

INGREDIENTS

1 1/3 Cup old fashioned oats (not quick cooking!)
2 Cups water
3/4 Cup milk
a pinch of salt

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

raisins
chopped nuts
honey
brown sugar
maple syrup
etc.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Spray the inside of the rice cooker well with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Add all ingredients and stir.

3. Turn on rice cooker.

4. Stir once during the cooking process, at about 7 minutes in.

5. When the cooker stops, stir again and re-cover, allowing it to sit for another 10 minutes before serving.