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Here's all the recipes listed under American Oatmeal along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.

Amish Baked Oatmeal

"It's called Amish Oatmeal because that what the card says in my mom's recipe file. She doesn't remember why she called it Amish. By any name, this is a great breakfast."

2 cups quick-cooking oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup dried fruit

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

"Definitely better than the packet oatmeal with the same name. This has double the flavor with diced apple and apple juice."

1 cup water, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1 tart apple, 2/3 cup rolled oats, 1 dash cinnamon, 1 cup skim milk

Apple Pie Oatmeal

"You can make your own apple pie spice at home by combining 4 teaspoons cinnamon, 2 teaspoons nutmeg and 1 teaspoon cardamom."

1 cup water (or milk for creamier oatmeal), 1/2 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 2 Tablespoons chopped apple, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice (or cinnamon), 2 teaspoons chopped walnuts or pecans

As American As Apple Pie Oatmeal

"This makes a great 4th of July breakfast. It's your Independence Day from boring oatmeal. Top with whipped cream and it tastes a lot like apple pie. For another 4th of July breakfast idea, check out Red, White & Blue Oatmeal Parfaits."

1 and 3/4 cups water, 1 cup apple juice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 and 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup chopped apple (1 apple), 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, fat-free whipped cream for topping

Baked Cranberry Oatmeal

"This easy, baked cranberry oatmeal also features chopped apple and pecans (or walnuts). You won't believe how delicious it is!"

1 and 1/2 cups Old Fashioned oats, 3 cups of milk, 6 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 and 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 and 1/2 cups finely chopped apples, 3/4 cup dried cranberries, 3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts of pecans (or even peanuts)

Breakfast Rice (Hot Cereal)

"Try using brown sugar in place of the regular sugar and a Tablespoon of maple syrup in place of the cinnamon for a different variation."

4 cups cooked rice, milk (a couple Tablespoons per serving), sugar (1 or 2 Tablespoons per serving), butter (to taste per serving), cinnamon (a sprinkle per serving)

Butterscotch Oatmeal

"I'm a fan of oatmeal again since my mother emailed me this recipe. Hope you like it too."

1 and 3/4 cups milk, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 egg, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, raisins

Chocolate Banana Oatmeal

"Old Fashioned oats mixed with mashed banana and chocolate chips. Takes about 10 minutes to make."

2 cups boiling water, 1 cup rolled oats, pinch of salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 banana - mashed, 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal

"You don't necessarily have to make your oatmeal with 1/3 of oats to 1 cup of milk. I personally do it this way. However, I do recommend using milk in this recipe - it adds a creamy texture."

1/3 cup of oats, 1 cup of milk, 1 heaped teaspoon of cocoa powder, 1 heaped teaspoon of chocolate chips (or broken up chocolate), 1 teaspoon of sweetener (i.e. sugar), 1 teaspoon of peanut butter or other nut butter

Cinnamon Apple Raisin Oatmeal

"This is a quick and easy microwave recipe for a super flavorful oatmeal. Try substituting apple juice in place of the water for more intense apple flavor."

1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup milk, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup raisins, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 apple -- peeled and diced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cinnamon Raisin Grape-Nuts Oatmeal

"A great alternative use for Grape-Nuts cereal. It gives oatmeal a whole new texture and taste. Try it."

1/4 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup Grape-Nuts cereal, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup low-fat milk, cream or additional milk - for serving

Creamy Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal

"I just made this and I love it, 400 calories per serving. I have been craving pumpkin lately and this just hit the spot."

For pumpkin filling: 1 can Libby's Pumpkin Puree, 1 Tablespoon of I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Fat-Free, splenda (1/2 to 3/4 cups or depending on how sweet you want it), 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice (fresh ground is best), cinnamon (about 1/2 Tablespoon), 1 pinch salt, For the oatmeal, 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1/4 cup water, 1 cup 8th Continent light soy milk, 1 pinch salt, 1/2 cup pumpkin filling (recipe above), 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (more if you like a lot of cinnamon), 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1 teaspoon Captain Morgan's original spiced rum, splenda (to taste - I used 1/2 cup), 1 ounce chopped pecans

Crumble Topping (For Oatmeal)

"A great way to add pizzazz to a bowl of oatmeal. Just a little adds a nice crunch and an oatmeal cookie-like flavor."

1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup salted butter, 3/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Dale's Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

"I've been making this homemade oatmeal for years. It's natural, healthy and delicious. I top off a serving with a big splash of milk. Sometimes hot. Sometimes cold. Whatever way you like it."

1 cup water, 1/4 cup apple juice, 1 tart apple, 2/3 cup rolled oats, 1 dash cinnamon, skim milk

Key Lime Pie Oatmeal

"If you like lime and you like oatmeal, you're gonna like this lime oatmeal! Tastes like key lime pie!"

1/4 cup steel-cut rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 Tablespoons lime juice, 1 Tablespoon sweetened condensed milk, 1 Tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 graham cracker - crushed

Microwave Apple Oatmeal

"Great served with milk and little extra cinnamon and sugar sprinkled on top. Make sure the apple pieces are small or they will not soften up. Enjoy!"

1 and 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats, 2 and 2/3 cups water, 1 apple - peeled and chopped into pieces, 2 Tablespoons walnuts or pecans - coarsely chopped, 2 Tablespoons raisins, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

"A dairy-free baked oatmeal with raisins, cinnamon and vanilla. Makes 2 loaves. Have one for breakfast today and refrigerate the other for breakfast later in the week."

1 and 1/4 cup Old Fashioned oats, 2 cups hot water, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1/4 cup soy milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 2 and 1/4 Tablespoon corn starch, 1 and 1/3 cups whole wheat flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup honey

Oatmeal With Dates

"This seems simple, but the dates really add a terrific flavor."

1 cup oats (not quick oats), 1 cup dates (pitted and halved), 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup milk, 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Old Fashioned Porridge

"Some porridges are to cold. Others are too hot. But some porridges, like this one, are just right! Hey! Somebody ate my porridge!"

3 cups water, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 and 2/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 2/3 cup raisins, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup dark molasses, 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 2 eggs -- beaten to blend, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, Chilled milk or whipping cream

Olivia's Sweet Wheat

"Stir often to avoid lumps. For precise measurements, please consult instructions on Cream of Wheat box."

1/3 cup Cream Of Wheat hot cereal granules, 1 and 1/3 cups water, 2 Tablespoons brown sugar, milk - about 1/4 cupcinnamon, nutmeg

Peach Cobbler Oatmeal

"This recipe is adapted from the Quaker Oats people. They have more at quakeroatmeal.com."

1/4 cup toasted wheat germ, 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3 cups fat-free milk, 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 2 cups Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned -- uncooked), 1-1/4 cups chopped frozen (thawed) or canned (drained) peaches, 1 container (8 oz.) lowfat or fat-free vanilla yogurt

Peanut Butter Oatmeal

"Try 2 tablespoons of honey instead of the maple syrup for an interesting twist."

1/2 cup oatmeal, 3 Tablespoons of peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons of maple syrup

Red, White & Blue Oatmeal Parfaits

"This is a fun and healthy breakfast for the 4th of July. For another Independence Day breakfast idea, check out "As American As Apple Pie" Oatmeal."

1 and 1/4 cup low-fat milk, 3/4 cup quick-cooking or old fashioned oats, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 3 Tablespoons fat-free whipped cream, 1 cup fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen berries), 1 cup sliced strawberries (about 7 strawberries)

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