1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/3 c. quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 c. chopped apple (about 1 med. apple)
2 tbsp. raisins, optional
2 tbsp. chopped nuts, optional
2 tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar, optional
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook about 1 minute or until desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand a few minutes. Makes 4 servings.

Note: When using old fashioned oats, increase cooking time to 5 minutes.