Ingredients

　　2 cups water

　　Pinch of salt

　　1 cup whole, rolled, or steel-cut oatmeal

　　Up to 3 packets artificial sweetener or 5 teaspoons fructose powder

　　Milk or cream to taste (optional)

　　Combine the water and salt in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Slowly sprinkle in the oatmeal. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring gently, for about 5 minutes, until thickened. Remove the pan from heat and let sit for 2 minutes before serving. Sweeten, if desired, and add milk or cream.

　　Cooks' Note

　　Oatmeal provides a natural and nutritious serving of carbohydrates that contains a significant amount of soluble fiber, but take care not to overcook, which would raise its glycemic index. The oatmeal is moist and creamy so the addition of a little milk (or cream, if you want to indulge yourself) is optional.

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