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Oatmeal Recipe

Inspired by Blue Willow Restaurant & Gift Shop

Time15m

Serves2

topped with granola, served with brown sugar

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Ingredients

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Oatmeal base

1 cups rolled oats1 1/2 cups water1/2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based, optional)1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Toppings

1/2 cups granola2 tbs Brown sugar1 tbs butter (optional)1/2 cups fresh fruit (optional — banana, berries, or apple slices)2 tbs milk or cream (to serve, optional)

Method

Oatmeal base

Measure and combine liquids

In a small to medium saucepan, combine 1.5 cups water and 0.5 cup milk. Heat over medium until the mixture just begins to simmer (small bubbles at the edge).

Add oats and salt

Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and 1 tsp salt. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer.

Cook

Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and reached a creamy texture. For thicker oatmeal cook toward the longer end; for thinner, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk or water.

Finish

Remove from heat. If using, stir in 1 tablespoon butter for extra richness. Let sit 1 minute to thicken slightly.

Assemble and serve

Spoon the cooked oatmeal into a serving bowl.

Top with 1/2 cup granola, sprinkling evenly. Add 2 tablespoons brown sugar on top or to taste; you can serve the brown sugar on the side for guests to add their preferred amount.

Add optional toppings: scatter 1/2 cup fresh fruit if using, and drizzle 2 tablespoons milk or cream over the bowl for extra creaminess.

Serve immediately while warm. Stir brown sugar into the oats if you prefer it dissolved, or leave it on top for crunchy sweet bites.