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 

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