I Love the Smell of Oatmeal in the Morning

This oatmeal recipe is very creamy and satisfying.
The stir-ins, fruits, nuts, are flexible,
whatever you like, and whatever you have on hand.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups quick oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 banana, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup golden raisin
1 tablespoon brown sugar, or to taste
butter if desired

Directions:
Heat milk plus 2 cups of water in a
medium saucepan until it starts to simmer.
Add oatmeal and salt, bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 4 to minutes,
stirring occasionally until thickened.
Remove from heat. Add your stir-ins:
banana slices, cherries, raisins,
or whatever you are using. Cover,
and let stand 2 minutes.
Serve hot with a drizzle of maple syrup
or sprinkle of brown sugar to taste,
cinnamon if desired.
You may also add extra milk to taste.
Suggestions for stir-ins: chopped walnuts,
slivered almonds, minced dried apricot,
chopped apple (dried or fresh) etc.