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Cranberry Egg Nog Oatmeal

I think I made it through NaBloPoMo last year almost entirely on the back of my recipe book. This year I've only mentioned the apple butter experiment so far, and I haven't posted any actual recipes. Having just finished a bowl of Cranberry Egg Nog Oatmeal, however, I feel compelled to share. (Al says that this is one of the things I should serve in my cafe or B&B someday in the distant future when I actually have such an establishment.)

Cranberry Egg Nog Oatmeal

1 c. cold water
1/4 c. multigrain hot cereal (I use Country Choice, available at Trader Joe's)
1 packet Trader Joe's organic instant cranberry oatmeal
1/4-1/3 c. whole fresh cranberries, to taste (I keep a bag in the freezer year-round)
1/4 c. egg nog (I use Organic Valley brand)
1/4 c. 1% or nonfat milk
raw (turbinado) or brown sugar

Pour water into a small saucepan over medium heat and add the multigrain cereal and the cranberries. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add the packet of cranberry oatmeal and cook, stirring frequently, until water is absorbed and oats are plump, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for about a minute. Transfer oatmeal to bowl, pour egg nog and milk on top, and spinkle with turbinado or brown sugar.

Tastes like the holidays to me!