Best Super Good Oatmeal Recipes

OH-SO-GOOD OATMEAL

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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

Categories Breakfast Brunch

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.

STEEL CUT OATMEAL

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For breakfast, try Alton Brown's Steel Cut Oatmeal recipe from Good Eats on Food Network. Buttermilk, brown sugar and cinnamon add richness to the dish.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup steel cut oats
3 cups boiling water
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

In a large saucepot, melt the butter and add the oats. Stir for 2 minutes to toast. Add the boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Keep at a low simmer for 25 minutes, without stirring.
Combine the milk and half of the buttermilk with the oatmeal. Stir gently to combine and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl and top with remaining buttermilk, brown sugar, and cinnamon.