I love a bowl of quick oatmeal in the morning, but unfortunately, many of the instant packets out there contain sucralose or high fructose corn syrup, both of which I studiously avoid. I don’t mind the plain oatmeal from the canister, but sometimes the flavor can be a little bland. So, I whipped up this simple recipe for delicious oatmeal. The amounts can vary depending on how much you want and how thick you like it, so play around to see what works for you.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup of organic quick-cooking oatmeal (I like Country Choice)
3/4 cup filtered water
1/4 cup organic, grade B pure maple syrup
dash of cinnamon

Bring the water, syrup, and cinnamon to a quick simmer and pour in your oats. Stir until it’s warm, combined, and at your desired thickness. Pour into a bowl and enjoy!

I like this recipe because the oatmeal is sweetened, but does not contain refined white sugar, brown sugar (which often isn’t any better), or anything that ends in “ose.” You can also try making it with agave nectar, which is a more potent sweetener that doesn’t hit your bloodstream quite as quickly.