Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Make hot oatmeal chock-full of apples and dates to energize your entire family on cold winter mornings.


Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

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Servings: Makes 4 servings.
Total Time: 15 mins
Related Categories: Breakfast and Brunch, Cereals, Healthy Breakfast, Low Fat, Oatmeal, Quick and Easy, Quick and Easy Healthy, Quick and Easy Low Fat Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 3  cups
    water
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1-1/3  cups
    regular rolled oats
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  • 1 
    small apple, chopped
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  • 1/4  cup
    pitted whole dates, snipped
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  • 2  tablespoons
    sliced almonds
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  • 1  tablespoon
    brown sugar
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  • 2-2/3  cups
    skim milk
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Directions
1.
In a medium saucepan combine water, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to boiling; stir in oats. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let stand, covered, until of desired consistency.
2.
Divide oatmeal mixture among four serving bowls. Top each bowl of oatmeal with some chopped apple, snipped dates, sliced almonds, and brown sugar. Divide milk among serving bowls. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 204, Total Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 146 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 7 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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