Old Fashioned Oatmeal With Bananas And Raisins

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 2/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1/2 banana, peeled and sliced
• 2 tablespoons raisins or 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• milk (soymilk, half and half, rice milk)

1. In small pot bring the water and salt to boil.
2. Slowly stir in the *oatmeal, using a fork to break up any lumps. Once boiling has subsided, cover pan and cook on medium-low for 10-12 minutes.
3. Remove pan from heating element and let sit, covered, for an additional 2-3 minutes.
4. Transfer oatmeal to serving bowl and top with the sliced bananas, raisins and brown sugar. Serve with milk or milk substitute on the side if you wish.
5. *NOTE: for creamier consistency, add the oatmeal {{before}} bringing water to the boil.
6. Yield: 1 large serving or 2 small servings.

water, salt, oldfashioned oatmeal, banana, raisins, brown sugar, milk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/old-fashioned-oatmeal-with-bananas-and-raisins-162446 (may not work)