Sunday, May 15, 2011

Don't Like Oatmeal? Try This...

Want to eat heart-healthy oatmeal but don't like its taste or texture? Here's an alternative....oat bran.

Oat bran comes from the center portion of the oat grain. The taste is much sweeter than oatmeal itself. The texture is, for lack of a better word, less gummy. I, personally, find it much more enjoyable than oatmeal. When you look at oat bran, it looks like a very course flour. Here's how to enjoy a bowl for your morning breakfast...

Fruity Oat Bran
1 cup water
½ cup oat bran
2 T raisins, or adjust to taste
1-2 apple slices, peeled and diced
cinnamon
brown sugar
soy or dairy milk

Place water into small saucepan over medium meat. Bring to the bubbling point and add oat bran and fruit. Stir thoroughly to prevent stirring. Cook until done, about one or two minutes. Remove from heat.

Place oat mixture into serving bowl. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Top with brown sugar, if desired. Pour milk over top. Serve immediately.

Makes one serving.

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