A wonderfully simple way to prepare oatmeal. No fussing over the stove. Just pop it in the oven and then serve it up with your favorite yummy toppings!

Equipment:

8 inch square glass baking dish

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 Tbsp Sucanat or brown sugar
2 Tbsp maple syrup
pinch sea salt
3 cups soy milk or other non dairy milk (rice, almond, etc.)
ground cinnamon (optional)

Directions:

1. In a lightly greased 8 inch square glass baking dish, combine oats, almonds, sugar, maple syrup and salt.  Stir in the milk.
2. Bake in 350 F oven until oats are softened and milk is absorbed, about 40 minutes.
3. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve hot.  Add fresh or dried fruit if desired.

from Canada’s National Post, October 30th, 2010