Golden Porridge

Ingredients:

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

2 cups 1% (low-fat) milk

1/2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tsp. brown sugar

1 cup walnuts, optional

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil. Combine oats and cinnamon. Mix into milk. Return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and mix in brown sugar, vanilla and walnuts (optional).

Yield: 2 cups
Serving Size: 1/4 cup is a grain for a 3-5 year old for breakfast.
Credit: CACFP Menu Planning Guide, Team Nutrition