Makes 4 cups (6-8 servings)

Grease inside of crock-pot up to water level with one teaspoon butter

Add to pot:
4 cups water, room temperature
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon salt

Cover, turn on low. Cook overnight or 8-9 hours.

A few minutes before serving, add other desired ingredients: cinnamon, raisins, nuts, etc...

Stir and serve.

Mia Cronan is a married full-time mother of three girls, ages 5, 3, and 1, living in Pennsylvania. She owns and edits www.MainStreetMom.com, the magazine for modern mothers with traditional values. Mia can be reached at [email protected]