Fruit and Spice Oatmeal

Perk up ordinary oatmeal with the tastes of fall—apple, honey, and a touch of spice. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 180
Fat 1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Sodium 80mg

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NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 180
Calories from Fat: 10),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 1g; 1%
(Saturated Fat 0g, 0% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%;
Sodium: 80mg; 80%;
Total Carbohydrate: 39g; 39%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 26g 26% ),
Protein: 3g; 3%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%;
Vitamin C: 2%;
Calcium: 2%;
Iron: 6%;

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 10 min
Total Time 40 min
Servings 4

Ingredients

2 1/4: cups water

3/4: cup steel-cut oats

1/8: teaspoon salt

1: large tart cooking apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped

1/4: cup chopped dates or dried figs

3: tablespoons honey

1: teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2: teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

1 In medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and salt. Reduce heat; simmer gently 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2 Stir in apple, dates, honey, pie spice and ginger. Cover and simmer over low heat 15 minutes longer or until oats are tender but still have a slight bite to them. Spoon into bowls.

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Expert Tips

Oats are an excellent source of fiber and one of the easiest foods to prepare.

The Sugar Solution Cookbook (2006) p. 83

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Posted 1/5/2010 10:40:23 AM REPORT ABUSE Acomer! said:

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Me and my husband like to eat oatmeal for breakfast, and this was such a great treat. Lots of fruit and flavor. And easy to prepare!

Posted 6/16/2009 2:59:52 PM REPORT ABUSE KatyInLasVegas said:

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This was really awesome, easy to make, and full of flavor. We did add more fruit than recommended but I'm crazy about figs! The down side is it left me wanting something more so come up with something as a great side to this and you'll be more fulfilled with your meal.

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 06/08/2011. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.