HOW TO COOK OATMEAL
Stove Top:
½ c. oats
1 c. water or milk
Dash of salt, optional
Boil water or milk and salt. Stir in oats.Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally. 1 serving.
Microwave:
½ c. oats
1 c. water or milk
Dash of salt, optional
Combine water or milk, salt and oats in a medium microwave-safe bowl.Microwave on high 21/2 to 3 minutes; stir before serving. 1 serving.
Rice Cooker:
1 c. oats
1¾ c. low-fat milk
Dash of salt, optional
Combine milk, oats and salt in rice cooker.Cover and turn on.Stir well. Cool slightly then serve immediately. 1 serving.
 
BAKED BANANA CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BITES
Filling:
1 (13-oz.) jar apricot jam or preserves (about 1¼ c.) 
8 dried apricots, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1/3 c.) 
Crust
13/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 packed c. light brown sugar
1 tsp. ground cinnamon 
¾ tsp. fine sea salt
¾ tsp. baking soda 
1¾ c. old-fashioned oats 
1 c. (4-oz) coarsely ...