Finally, an Oatmeal that I like.

I never liked oatmeal as a kid.  I know I've tried it when I was younger but as my mom said, I did not like "mushy" foods as a kid.  Sometimes, it would even make me gag.  I was a good solid food eater.  I gave oatmeal a shot when I was older and still never seemed to like it.  I didn't know how it should be prepared, you know the instant packet kind.  I think I always added too much water or over or under cooked it.  Nevertheless, I bought oatmeal at least half a dozen times because I wanted to like it.  I love oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and I know oats are a nice healthy breakfast.  I mean they started selling it at Jamba Juice and Starbucks as a breakfast option.  I thought it was strange, but I guess that's just me.  I finally got this box of High Fiber Maple and Brown Sugar and decided to give it another shot and I can say now that I actually like oatmeal!  Forgive me for being so excited about it, but I am happy to say I now can eat oatmeal.  I made my first packet using a combination of milk, water, and fat-free half and half to make 1/2 cup and microwaved it for 1:30.  I only used those instead of straight water or milk because I had it on hand and it sounded good to me.  It was nice and creamy.  I've also tried it adding about 2tbs of plain oat bran before microwaving it and it's better that way because it's normally a little too sweet for me.