Apple Cran Banana Oats

For 2 Servings

3/4 Apple grated
1/4 c water
handful raisins
handful cranberries
1/4- 1/2 in grated ginger
drizzle maple syrup
1 banana
cinnamon
1/4 orange juiced

1/2 c SteelCut Oats
2c liquid (I did 1/2 almond milk, 1/2 water)
pinch salt

Bring the oats to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cover. Stir frequently and add more liquid if necessary. Cook until they reach your desired consistency. I cooked mine for over 1/2 an hour.

Meanwhile... In a pan, heat the water and add apples and all the ingredients except the orange juice & banana. Simmer on low until it is bubbling and the water begins to reduce. Dice up the banana and stir it in, cook for an additional minute, then deglaze the pan by squeezing the juice of 1/4 of an orange.

Finally, stir the fruit fixins into the oatmeal and serve. You could also stir in a pat of butter just before digging in or top with yogurt... yes!!!