Oatmeal omelette

Easiest brekkie ever! I learnt this while I was on holidays :) 

Ingredients
* 2 eggs 
* 2 tablespoon oatmeal
* 3 tablespoon powder milk
* 1.5 tablespoon water
* Spices (black pepper, cumin) 
* Any herbs you like (coriander/ parsley)
* Tiny amount of butter (1/2 teaspoon)

Method
1. First combine oatmeal and powder milk together
2.  Add water so the mixture binds 
3.  Add in the eggs, plus all herbs and spices you wish to add
4. Combine well
5. Heat a frypan, spread the butter and cook in pan for 10-15mins



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