Hot cereal couldn't be simpler these days with all the instant varieties available on the market. However, many of these are loaded with refined sugars or artificial sweeteners. It is worth taking an extra five minutes to cook up some quick-oats. This recipe makes breakfast for one person, but you can easily double the ingredients if you are cooking for two.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup oatmeal (Quick-1 Minute)
- 1 rounded tablespoon flaxseed meal
- 1/3 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3 or 4 walnut halves (broken into bits)
- sprinkle of raw sugar or drizzle of honey (optional)
PREPARATION:
- Heat milk in sauce pan over medium/high heat until slow boil. Stir periodically so that milk does not scorch.
- Add oatmeal and flaxseed meal into heated milk. Stir for one minute.
- Remove pan from heat and allow oatmeal to sit for another minute.
- Pour cooked oatmeal/flaxseed into serving bowls.
- Top with blueberries, nuts, and optional sugar or honey.
Yum! Oatmeal is a great Heart Healthy way to begin your day.