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.
Jenna said,
September 19, 2007 @ 11:04 am
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
Ellen said,
September 19, 2007 @ 2:41 pm
What great ideas.
imtheotherdave said,
September 19, 2007 @ 3:03 pm
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!
Lana G! said,
September 19, 2007 @ 3:37 pm
Great tip! I never thought of putting frozen berries in my oatmeal - Yummers!
SAHMmy Says said,
September 19, 2007 @ 4:39 pm
I love the froxen fruit idea; thanks!
Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife said,
September 21, 2007 @ 1:10 am
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!
Jenn Doucette said,
September 23, 2007 @ 10:27 pm
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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Jenn
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