Ingredients:

• ½ cup oat groats
• 1½ cups water
• Pinch of salt

Optional (for creamier version)

• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp butter

To serve (choose)

• Honey or sugar
• Fresh fruit
• Extra milk

Instructions:

1. Rinse
   Quick rinse under water
   
   
2. Cook
   Add groats + water + salt
   Bring to boil → reduce heat → cover
   
   
3. Simmer
   Cook 35–45 min
   → until soft but still slightly chewy
   
   
4. Finish

Add milk (optional) → cook 5 more min

Stir in butter :

Serve
Top with honey, fruit, or milk