Oatmeal with Nuts and Dry Fruits

Ingredients: 

Water - 2 Cups
Oats - 1/2 Cup
Almonds Whole - 5 to 7 (optionally you can soak these almonds overnight)
Walnuts - 5 to 7
Dates - 2 to 3
Raisins - 1 to 2 tsp
Goji berries - 2 tsp
Pumpkin seeds - 1to 2 tsp
Sunflower seeds - 1to 2 tsp
Honey - 2 tsp (or according to taste)
Cinnamon powder - 1/2 tsp
Milk optional - 1/2 cup

Procedure: 

• In a saucepan heat 2 cups of water. Add all the nuts and dry fruits (cinnamon and honey to be used after cooking).
• When the water comes up to a boil add the oats and stir them.
• Let it cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes stirring if necessary.
• If using milk stir in the milk and let it cook for about a minute.
• After it cools down a little serve it after sprinkling cinnamon powder and topping it with Honey.

This warm Oatmeal is great all year round but especially you can enjoy in the cold season and its a great way to start the day with this nutrient packed healthy breakfast. 

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