Hot Apple Spice Oatmeal with Figs

Nearly every week, we get figs and oatmeal.  This recipe uses both and provides a new twist on oatmeal.  I adapted it from the book "May All Be Fed, Diet For a New World" by John Robbins.

1 1/2 cups unfiltered apple juice
1 1/2 cups distilled water
1/4 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups freshly rolled oats (or rolled oats)
1 cup chopped dried apples (or fresh, if that's what you have)
1 cup fig pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped raw walnuts (optional)
Ground cinnamon, to taste
Pure maple syrup, for serving
Rice Dream, Almond Milk, Hemp Milk, Soy Milk or whatever you have

Put apple juice, water and salt into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.  Add the rolled oats, apples and figs.  Return to boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for about 5 minutes.  Pour into individual bowls and sprinkle with the walnuts and cinnamon.  Serve with maple syrup and rice beverage on the side.

John said in the book: This good cereal is made with rolled oats, an old fashioned favorite.  Try using other rolled grains like wheat or rye.  They take a little longer to cook, so increase the cookign time to 15-20 minutes. 

Ellouise: a flaker is an inexpensive utensil, then all the vitamins of "freshly flaked" are there.