When I woke up yesterday morning (Valentine's Day), I felt like doing something special for breakfast instead of the same-o-same-o. I thought about making some muffins, but couldn't find anything that looked exciting. What I did find and decided to make was this Fruity Oatmeal.
I know what you are thinking....what's exciting about oatmeal. Really? Well, the addition of apples and dates were different from my plain oatmeal I usually make in the microwave. So I figured it had to be an improvement.
And it was! I will definitely be making it again.
The recipe was in a new cookbook I bought last Friday when Friend Janice and I went to a few estate sales. It was a Better Homes and Garden cookbook called Eat Healthy Lose Weight. It said each serving had 140 calories. I drink my milk and do not add it to my oatmeal.
FRUITY OATMEAL
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats (I did use Old Fashioned Oats)
1 cup chopped apple or chopped peeled peach (I used a Fuji apple)
1/4 cup raisins or snipped whole pitted dates (I chopped whole pitted dates)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes (if you use quick oats) or 5 minutes (for regular oats), stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
If desired, serve with fat-free milk.
Makes 4 servings.
I know what you are thinking....what's exciting about oatmeal. Really? Well, the addition of apples and dates were different from my plain oatmeal I usually make in the microwave. So I figured it had to be an improvement.
And it was! I will definitely be making it again.
The recipe was in a new cookbook I bought last Friday when Friend Janice and I went to a few estate sales. It was a Better Homes and Garden cookbook called Eat Healthy Lose Weight. It said each serving had 140 calories. I drink my milk and do not add it to my oatmeal.
FRUITY OATMEAL
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats (I did use Old Fashioned Oats)
1 cup chopped apple or chopped peeled peach (I used a Fuji apple)
1/4 cup raisins or snipped whole pitted dates (I chopped whole pitted dates)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes (if you use quick oats) or 5 minutes (for regular oats), stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
If desired, serve with fat-free milk.
Makes 4 servings.
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