1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
2 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats (do not use instant oats or steel cut oats)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup milk, oat milk or almond milk (or additional water)
Sweet variation: 2 ripe bananas, mashed (optional)
2 to 3 tablespoons peanut butter
Other toppings as desired: small drizzle honey or maple syrup, berry jam, fruit, etc.
1. Melt the butter or coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
2. Add the salt and cinnamon. Turn the heat to low and carefully pour in the water and milk, stirring. Add the mashed banana, if using. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until tender, then remove from the heat. Serve immediately for a chunky texture, or stir in an additional 1/2 cup milk for a creamier body. The texture is intentionally chewy (not gloppy or soggy!). Top with the peanut butter and any other toppings as desired.