Flat Belly Recipe

Fruity-Nutty Oatmeal

This hearty breakfast recipe is a satisfying start to a day of healthy eating.

TIME: 18 minutes
SERVINGS: 4

1 c water
2 1/2 c fat-free milk, divided
1 1/4 c old-fashioned rolled oats Pinch of salt (optional)
1 large pear or med Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/4" pieces (about 1 1/2 c)
1/2 c dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 c dark or golden raisins
1/2 c chopped walnuts (MUFA)
2 tsp brown sugar

1. Bring water and 1 1/2 c of the milk to a boil in large, heavy saucepan over high heat. Stir in oats and salt (if using). Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 3 minutes, stirring often, until oats start to soften.

2. Stir in pear. Cover and simmer about 3 minutes more or until it is tender but still a bit crisp. Stir in cranberries and raisins. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 minute to soften.

3. Divide evenly among 4 warm bowls. Sprinkle each with 2 Tbsp of the walnuts and 1/2 tsp of the sugar. Top each bowl with 1/4 c of the remaining milk.

Nutrition Info Per Serving: 353 cal, 11 g pro, 57 g carb, 12 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 3 mg chol, 70 mg sodium, 6 g fiber

Enjoy!!

Cheers,

Eve :-)