Fruity Oatmeal*

By RJamoralin

Per serving: 141 cal., 2 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 151 mg sodium, 31 g carb., 4 g fiber, 3 g pro. Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 1 starch. Carb choices: 2.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped peach or apple
• 1/4 cup snipped pitted dates or whole raisins
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Fat-free milk (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling. Stir in oats, 3/4 cup of the peach, the dates, vanilla, and cinnamon. Reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 3 minutes (for quick oats) or 5 minutes (for regular oats), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 2 minutes before serving. Top with remaining 1/4 cup peach. If desired, serve with fat-free milk.