HOW TO COOK OATMEAL Stove Top: ½ c. oats 1 c. water or milk Dash of salt, optional Boil water or milk and salt. Stir in oats.Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally. 1 serving. Microwave: ½ c. oats 1 c. water or milk Dash of salt, optional Combine water or milk, salt and oats in a medium microwave-safe bowl.Microwave on high 21/2 to 3 minutes; stir before serving. 1 serving. Rice Cooker: 1 c. oats 1¾ c. low-fat milk Dash of salt, optional Combine milk, oats and salt in rice cooker.Cover and turn on.Stir well. Cool slightly then serve immediately. 1 serving.   BAKED BANANA CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BITES Filling: 1 (13-oz.) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1¼ c.)  8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 c.)  Crust 13/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 packed c. light brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon  ¾ tsp. fine sea salt ¾ tsp. baking soda  1¾ c. old-fashioned oats  1 c. (4-oz) coarsely ...