OH-SO-GOOD OATMEAL

Oh-So-Good Oatmeal image

Add extra nutrition to fiber-rich oatmeal by adding chopped apple and almonds. My two boys demand seconds! At 1-1/2 cups per serving, it's hearty and filling; and at zero cholesterol, what's not to love? -Danielle Pepa, Elgin, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 medium tart apples, chopped
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
Dash salt
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped almonds
Optional: Maple syrup and fat-free milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add apples, oats and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes. , Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with almonds. If desired, serve with syrup and milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 6g protein.