Building on my last blog about the importance of adding soluable fiber to the diet, I've discovered (I'm sure others have already figured this out) a way of preparing the old fashioned rolled oats that doesn't take very long.
In a jar with a lid, put in your serving of oats (usually 1/3 of a cup) with water (2/3 cup) or any 1:2 ratio, cover and refrigerate overnight. Place the mixture into a large saucepan (this stuff will boil over, easily), cover and cook on 3 or 4 setting (electric stove top) for about 12-15 minutes. Then, after turning off the heat, cover and let sit about 5 minutes. Voile...all done.
I made a bit of a mistake this morning and added more water because some of the oats stuck to the bottom of the jar. It looked like a big wet mess, but after the initial 10 minutes of cooking, I turned the heat up, took the cover off the pan and continued to cook (and stir, often) the mixture until all the water was absorbed. It was creamy and delicious. I added 1 tbsp. of Hemp hearts, some crushed almonds, a little pink salt and some coconut palm sugar and cinnamon. You could add some raisins, if you'd like.
Enjoy!
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