Apple Flavored Oatmeal

1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup apple juice
1 cup oatmeal
apple pieces (optional) – could also grate or use apple sauce
raisins, nuts or wheat germ (optional)

In a saucepan or microwaveable bowl heat the water and apple juice until fairly hot. Add the oatmeal, apple pieces or applesauce, and the raisins, nuts and wheat germ if using. Cook until the oatmeal has absorbed much of the water. This will only take a few minutes. Be careful using the microwave as the oatmeal tends to boil over.