Oh-So-Good Oatmeal

By bakers_delight85

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 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds
• Maple syrup and/or fat-free milk, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Add the apples, oats and salt; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the 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.
Per serving (1-1/2 cups w/o syrup or milk): 245 calories, 6g fat, 0 cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 44g carb, 5g fiber, 6g protein