4 c. cold water
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. old-fashioned oatmeal
1 tbsp. dark brown sugar
1/4 c. pure maple syrup
1/2 c. ground pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. mapleine flavoring

Pour cold water in saucepan. Add salt, oatmeal, brown sugar and maple syrup to cold water. Bring to boil. Simmer for 4 minutes. Add pecans. Cook another minute. Stir frequently. Shut off heat. Add vanilla and mapleine flavoring. Serve with milk if desired. Enjoy!