Oatmeal

I love oatmeal.  When the weather starts to turn cold my breakfast routine changes a little.  It is hard to get out of bed in the morning when it is dark and nasty outside.  I'm often a little slower to get moving and make up the time in the kitchen.  It is so easy to stick some oatmeal in the microwave and continue getting ready.  I buy the large containers of plain oatmeal and then eye-ball the measurements when I make it.

Oatmeal
Water
Brown sugar

That is all.  Combine water and oatmeal and stick in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Stir in Brown sugar and some milk if it is too thick.

I usually add some brown sugar to sweeten it, but other options include: flavored coffee creamer, fruit like frozen blueberries or some sliced peaches, honey, nuts, yogurt, syrup, jam.  The possibilities are endless. 

This is a great breakfast when you are rushed for time but want something that will warm you up and stick with you past 10 am (read: cold cereal).