Yummy Blueberry, Banana oatmeal

Fresh ripe fruit is so amazingly sweet that you never need to add sugar or sugar-substitute to satisfy a sweet tooth. This breakfast is a staple for me and I tend to have it at least 3 days a week. It's cheap and easy to assemble. Not to mention so satisfying. If I ever need a little more to fill me up I'll just pair it with a small bowl of fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water (or unsweetened vanilla flavored non-dairy milk)
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (see the picture below. you can use the instant ones but they require less cook time and don't taste as good in my opinion)
• 1/4 cup raisins and/or craisins
• 1 tbsp chopped nuts ( i prefer pecans because they are a little sweet... but always make sure you do raw. roasted and salted nuts lose most of there nutritional value and healthy fat when cooked)
• 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
• 1/2 cup frozen or fresh rinsed blueberries
• 1 - 2  ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

1. Bring water and all ingredients excepts oats, bananas, and blueberries to boil
2. Reduce heat a little and add oats, stir well
3. Add blueberries and bananas, stir well
4. Allow to cook about 5 minutes stirring frequently to prevent sticking
5. Let cool a little before eating and ENJOY!!!!

So I found over the vacation a short microwave alternative for this. Simply mix everything in a bowl and nuke for 2 minutes. Stir and then go another minute.