Lend extra nutrition to fiber-rich oatmeal by adding chopped apple with the peel and chopped 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, IL
START TO FINISH: 20 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
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
Maple syrup and/or fat-free milk, optional
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add apples, oats and salt; cook and stir 5 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with almonds. Serve with maple syrup and/or milk if desired.