Cool mornings call for warm breakfasts.

And oatmeal is one of those simple foods that can feel completely different once you give it a little fall treatment.

What You'll Need

• ½ cup old-fashioned oats

• 1 cup milk or water

• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

• 1–2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Small pinch of salt

• Optional: chopped apple, banana, pecans, walnuts, raisins or dried cranberries