2 cups rolled oats
1/2 to 1 cup chopped dates, apples, or raisins, or combination, optional
4 cups water
dash salt
fruit and/or granulated or brown sugar, to sweeten

Spray Crockpot with non-stick spray. Combine ingredients in crockpot; cook on low for 8 to 10 hours. Sweeten with fruit, brown sugar, a little maple syrup, or other sweeteners. Near the end of cooking, thin with a little milk if needed.Great for families on the run in the mornings.
Serves 8.