Fruity Homemade Oatmeal
Oatmeal is a great breakfast as it is a whole grain rich in nutrients. Adding fruit for sweetness instead of sugar can help you to manage blood sugar and adds extra fiber to your meal.
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Serves2 (1 cup each)
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup blueberries (or 1 apple, diced)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
- 1 1/2 cups water
Directions
- Put the water in the saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat.
- Stir in oatmeal, blueberries or apples, and cinnamon.
- Turn heat to low. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
- MICROWAVE: Add all ingredients to a microwave safe bowl and heat on high for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for another 30 seconds, making sure it doesn't boil over. Stir, and continue cooking in 30 second increments until desired thickness.
Recipe Tips
Use your favorite fruits in place of apples.
Fruit will be very hot, you can add it at the last 30 seconds if you like.
Try different spices like nutmeg or chili powder!
Nutrition Facts
Fruity Homemade Oatmeal
Amount Per Serving (1 cup eachg)
Calories 158
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Potassium 169mg
5%
Total Carbohydrates 32g
11%
Dietary Fiber 5g
20%
Sugars 8g
Protein 5g
10%
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
12%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
2%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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