BSA Troop 31

Nashville, Tennessee

“It is far better for a scout to eat a burned pancake that he cooked himself than to eat one perfectly prepared by an adult.”
William W. Stifler, Troop 31 Scoutmaster, 1957-1964

“Even the burned parts taste good.”
Hicks Woolwine, Troop 31 Eagle Scout

Breakfast Oatmeal Surprise

(Makes 3 Cups)

Ingredients:

2 cups Quick Cooking Oats (uncooked)
1/2 cup Chopped Dates or Chopped Apple
1/3 cup Chopped Pecans
1/2 cup Firmly Packed Brown Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 cup Instant Nonfat Dry Milk

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a heavy duty ziplock plastic bag.
2. Pour boiling water over desired amount of mixture.
3. Stir and let stand a few minutes.
4. For thinner oatmeal, add more water; to thicken, add more oatmeal mix.