Overnight Honey-Almond Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/3 cup steel-cut oats
• 2 tablespoons uncooked pearl barley
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted
• 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (optional)
• 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
2. 2. Uncover bowl, and stir in salt. Microwave, uncovered, at HIGH 6 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring well after 3 minutes. Stir in honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly into 2 bowls. Top with almonds. If desired, sprinkle evenly with turbinado sugar or drizzle with 1 tablespoon honey.
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4. Young Chefs can:
5. Help measure oats
6. Sprinkle oatmeal with almonds
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8. Older Chefs can:
9. Combine first three ingredients
10. Stir in honey and spices