_DSC1959Here’s the perfect solution for when you don’t have the drive to start from scratch.  This recipe can easily be halved – use a small saucepan.

Serves 4

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 quart light vanilla soy milk or 2 cups 2% milk mixed with 2 cups water

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 170 degrees.

Mix oats, soy milk or milk and water, and salt in a large saucepan.  Cover and set in oven until milk is absorbed and oatmeal is cooked, 4 hours minimum and up to 12 hours. Stir then dish up and add your favorite toppings.  I love mixed dried fruit, glazed pecans (if you haven’t yet found these at your store, do!), and brown sugar.