We all know kids aren’t incredibly patient when it comes to waiting for food to cool. But I found 2 quick, easy ways to do it with oatmeal. Here they are:
First, the more nutritious method. Keep some frozen fruit in your freezer (blueberries, diced peaches, etc.) and when the oatmeal is cooked, add a handful of the fruit, still frozen. The oatmeal thaws the fruit while the fruit cools the berries. Stir, check the temp., and I can almost always serve immediately.
Second, for the days when your kids are rebelling against fruit. When the oatmeal is cooked and in bowls, nest the oatmeal bowl in a slightly narrower bowl filled with ice water. 2 minutes and you’re good to go.
That’s what works for me. Head over to Rocks in my dryer for more cool tips.
My Pumpkin always gets a kick out of it when I make the oatmeal on the thick side, and then let her stir ice cubes into it.
That may just be because she is far from patient. lol
What great ideas.
I like oatmeals with yoghurt and raisins. Sometimes I use it as an alternatuve base on my cheesecakes, with Philly light it is heavenly healthy. Yum!
Great tip! I never thought of putting frozen berries in my oatmeal – Yummers!
I love the froxen fruit idea; thanks!
Great idea of using the fruit to cool and the oatmeal to thaw!
Thanks for sharing this easy way to have a healthy, good-start breakfast!
Hey there – I’ve always used a bit of applesauce, sweetens it up and cools it at the same time. yum!
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