Instructions: 1. Heat oven to 300F. Spread oats out onto a rimmed baking sheet and toast 15 to 20 minutes or until they start to brown.

2. Meanwhile, in 3-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat.

Stir in toasted oats and salt. Return to boiling; reduce heat to low and cook, covered, 2 to 25 minutes or until oats are tender and all water has been absorbed.

3. Remove oats from heat and stir in granulated sugar. Divide among 6 serving bowls; top each with a piece of butter and serve with brown sugar and cream.

4. Or cool oatmeal to room temperature and divide into 6 small plastic bags and freeze. To reheat, empty one bag into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave, covered, on high (100 percent) for 4 minutes, stirring once after 2 minutes.

half-and-half-protein: 2 grams; fat: 3 grams; carbohydrate: 1/3 grams; 77

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