$1.08 per serving / Adding oatmeal after the water is boiling helps prevent a gluey texture. This method is also very quick, despite using whole rolled oats. Cinnamon is much more than a delectable flavor; it’s also one of the oldest healing and health-promoting spices. If you like, add pumpkin-pie spice, vanilla, or a sweetener of your choice. Refrigerate any leftovers and reheat with a little milk or water for a quick breakfast.

Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 3 cups diced apple about 2 small apples
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2-4 tablespoons sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except oats and seeds in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add oats all at once and stir. When mixture returns to a boil, decrease heat to low and cover. Cook for 5 minutes and pour into a bowl. Add the sunflower seeds and serve.
