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Add a delicate swirl of pomegranate molasses, along with pomegranate seeds and a dusting of cinnamon, to arrive at a wonderful, ruby-studded dish with a flash of inspiration from the Middle East. Use old-fashioned oatmeal as it will keep you fuller longer than the more processed varieties.
11/4 cups/300ml skimmed milk
1 ounce/30g old-fashioned oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pomegranate molasses
Scant 2 ounces/50g fruit of choice (stick to the lower-GI fruits such as berries and cherries)
Heat the milk, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Stir well till the oatmeal is thickened, 4 to 5 minutes (you can do this in a microwave, stirring halfway through the 5-minute cooking time). Leave to stand for a minute before adding the molasses and fruit.
NB
THE FIBER IN OATS CAN HELP TO LOWER BLOOD CHOLESTEROL.