It rarely rains where I live.  It almost always is sunny and breezy with occasional sprinkles.  Just enough to dirty up my car.  But today, when we woke up, it was raining so hard, we could not see anything out the lanai.  Of course, oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a rainy morning like this.  Oatmeal can be so bored if served plain.  Here is my version of delicious oatmeal.

1 apple cut into chunks and cook in water until soft.  Set it aside with lid closed.

1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free Quick Cooking Oats.  Oatmeal gives me this strange scratchy sensation in my throat, but the gluten free ones are fine.

1 tbs dried cranberries

2 tbs almond slivers

2 tsp grain powder (this gives a great nutty flavor and adds protein).  You can occasionally find it in Korean supermarkets for $30-40.  For your convenience, I have them at my office for $12.  It is a mixture of finely ground black bean, brown rice, barley, pearl barley and sweet rice.

Add water and organic milk (may use all water instead) to above ingredients and cook for 8-10 minutes constantly stirring.  Add sprinkle of cinnamon powder and serve.  Garnish with cooked apples.

This dish is healthy, hearty and tasty.  Enjoy!