I am big on morning routines, one of those includes oatmeal with yogurt nearly everyday. Each morning I start with coffee & milk, sweetener, and unflavored collagen powder. After my busy morning, I look forward to a long work out. My morning shake which is very filling is usually top of the morning post work out around 9am, then sometime around 11:30am or noon, I make my oatmeal.

I always look forward to it. I have the cutest little pot I make it in. It’s actually a milk pot, I believe it’s popular in Europe. It has a wooden handle and it makes the best oatmeal. I love this morning routine so much and I savor every bite, so I wanted to share it with you.

Here are the simple directions:

Typically, whatever measurement of oats you use, you’ll need double the amount of liquid, so 2/3 cup of oats means 1 1/3 cups of liquid. Fill the pot with 1 1/3 cups water and allow it to come to a boil.  After the water boils, add the oats and allow them to cook, about 5 minutes. Follow the directions on the box. While it cooks on low heat, add the vanilla, and cinnamon, and stir.

Divide the oatmeal into 2 bowls and add 1/2 cup of yogurt, 1/4 cup berries, maple syrup, and nuts into each bowl.

I like to keep the oatmeal separated from the yogurt, but my husband will mix it all together. Enjoy it anyway you like. Let me know if you have gotten into this oatmeal routine too after reading this recipe.

Fun Fact:

Did you know oatmeal has been known to lower cholesterol? Mainly because the fiber which serves to scrape the walls of your arteries.