Bring 2 cups water and 2 cups milk to a boil on the stove on high heat, don't let burn
Add 2 cups flaked oat groats and stir
Turn down stove to Low or MedLow
Set timer for 5 minutes and stir occasionally
Place wooden spoon over pot to help reduce boiling over of cooking oat groats
Look at consistency of cooked oats, make sure they are cooked to your liking.
Add toppings (here are some suggestions): sliced bananas, granny smith apples pealed and diced, cut up strawberries, raisins, honey or brown sugar if you need a sweetener, seasonings like cinnamon add a special touch, milk, half n' half, or heavy whipping cream not whipped. The ideas are unlimited! Be creative and enjoy every bite!
