Overnight Oatmeal

• 1 cuprolled oats
• 2 1/2 cupswater
• 1/2 cupdried fruit, raisins, cranberries, or apricots
• 1/4 cupwalnuts, or pecans

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Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Put all ingredients in a cooking pot and cover. Let sit overnight in refrigerator.

3. 3

   In the morning, put on a stove burner and cook on medium heat until simmering, then turn on low and heat for 10 to 15 minutes more or less depending on type of oats -- quick (5 minutes), regular, or steel cut.

4. 4

   Serve warm with a little milk (or milk alternative), a drizzle of maple syrup, and a side of fresh fruit, if desired.