Homey Oatmeal

Homey Oatmeal
p.98, Living the G.I. Diet

This recipe makes 4 servings

2 cups skim milk (I used almond milk)
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup wheat germ*
1/4 cup chopped almonds (I used whole)
3 Tablespoons sugar substitute**

Optional: chopped apple or berries

Place the milk, water, cinnamon, and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the oats and wheat germ and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the almonds and sugar substitute. Add the optional fruit.

*I didn't include wheat germ in my recipe, so that may be why I felt there was too much liquid (as listed below). I did add 1 Tablespoon of flaxseed to this recipe.
**I used agave nectar, which is low on the glycemic index but not low in calories. Therefore, I used 2 Tablespoons instead of 3.

Stars:
Keeps you full
Fairly common ingredients
Minimal prep work involved, aside from measuring
Uneaten portions are easy to refrigerate for future reheating

Recommended Adjustments:
Too salty! I may not use any next time, or I might add just 1/4 teaspoon.
Too runny! I will likely lessen the amount of milk and water it calls for, unless I decide to buy and use wheat germ next time.