In her video, Garner showed just how easy it is to whip up the meal. And there’s a reason she’s such a pro. Thanks to a helpful tip she got, she’s completely mastered the recipe. “Ina Garten says the trick to learning how to cook is finding something you eat and making it over and over again—maybe this time try half water/half almond milk? Or instead of brown sugar, drizzle some maple syrup? That’s how you gain a little confidence. And that’s me and my favorite winter oatmeal,” she writes.

“Ina Garten says the trick to learning how to cook is finding something you eat and making it over and over again…That’s me and my favorite winter oatmeal.” —Jennifer Garner

So, what exactly makes this oatmeal such a winner? Along with the old-fashioned rolled oats, the recipe (which she says she snagged from Taste of Home) also contains tart apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and chopped almonds. Basically everything that makes for a comforting—and filling—breakfast. If you want to try it for yourself, you’re in luck: she shared the full recipe. Bon appétit!

Jennifer Garner’s Apple Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients:3 cups water2 medium tart apples, chopped1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatsDash salt2 Tbsp packed brown sugar1/2 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp vanilla extract1/4 cup chopped almondsMaple syrup and/or milk of your choice, optional

Directions:1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add the apples, oats and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes.2. Remove from heat; stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes.3. Sprinkle each serving with almonds. Serve with maple syrup and/or milk if desired.4. Yum.

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