Fruit and Nut Oatmeal
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almond, cashew, walnut, etc.)
4 cups milk (almond, cow, soy, etc.), low-fat and unsweetened
2 cups rolled oats
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1½ cups chopped fruit (apple, berries, banana, etc.)
Nutrition information
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories: 245 Total
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
Sodium: 188 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 35.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
Sugars: 2.7 g
Protein: 8.6 g
Source: Health meets Food
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Place nuts on a small baking tray and bake in the oven for about 6 minutes, until they start to lightly brown.
3. In a medium sized sauce pan, over medium-high heat, add the milk, oats, flaxseed, cinnamon and salt.
4. Cook for about 5 minutes, frequently stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
5. If oatmeal is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of additional milk or water.
6. To serve, place 1 cup of cooked oats in a bowl. Top with ⅓ cup fruit and 1½ teaspoons nuts.