Harvest Apple Oatmeal
by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine
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Harvest Apple Oatmeal
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Jazz up oatmeal with apples, raisins and cinnamon–what a great way to start the day! Jonathan, Cortland, Gala or Golden Delicious apples are a good choice for this dish, since they retain their shape during cooking.
Ingredients:
Apple slices for garnish (optional)
1
cup unsweetened apple juice
1
cup water
1
medium apple, cored and chopped
1
cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
1/4
cup raisins
1/8
teaspoon salt
1/8
teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation:
1.
Combine juice, water and apple in 2-quart microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time.
2.
Add oats, raisins, salt and cinnamon; stir until well blended.
3.
Microwave on MEDIUM 4 to 5 minutes or until thick; stir before serving. Garnish with apple slices, if desired.
Conventional Directions:
To prepare on the stove, bring apple juice, water and apple to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in oats, raisins, salt and cinnamon until well blended. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 bowl oatmeal | |
| Sodium | 154 mg |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 67 g |
| Saturated Fat | <1 g |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Calories from Fat | 9 % |
| Calories | 301 |
Dietary Exchange:
| Fruit | 2 |
| Starch | 2-1/2 |
This recipe appears in: Oatmeal & Granola