The Perfect Oatmeal

If you know me, you know that Im an oatmeal junkie...particularly in the winter time right before bedtime. I love that warm, full, happy belly feeling.. If you make oatmeal this way, you wont be able to resist being just like me...sitting in bed, under the covers, filling up on oatmeal right before turning out the lights. Mmm... Happy Belly... Oh..and I forgot to mention that you can do this in the microwave! Oh snap!

• 1 apple, preferably McIntosh, cored and coarsely chopped
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch kosher salt
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup toasted pecans

Directions

Combine the apple, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl water, and stir in the water. Cover and seal with a tight fitting lid and heat in the microwave on high until apples are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the nuts. Serve immediately.