Nutritious and Delicious Oatmeal

Name: Nutritious and Delicious Oatmeal
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1 Person servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) large flake oats (oatmeal); 2 tsp (10 mL) flaxseed, ground; 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk; 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) water; 1/3 cup (80 mL) dried dates, diced; 1/3 cup (80 mL) dried apples, diced; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup (80 mL) brown sugar; 3 tbsp (45 mL) slivered almonds, toasted

Get a head start with this easy breakfast recommended by the team of Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada for busy families. Each serving provides 2/3 of a cup of milk.

This recipe contains oats, flaxseed (milled), milk, water, dates (dried), apples (dried), cinnamon, brown sugar, almonds

1 Person servings

Prep time:

Cook time: 15 min

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) large flake oats (oatmeal)
2 tsp (10 mL) flaxseed, ground
2 1/2 cups (625 mL) milk
3 1/2 cups (875 mL) water
1/3 cup (80 mL) dried dates, diced
1/3 cup (80 mL) dried apples, diced
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1/3 cup (80 mL) brown sugar
3 tbsp (45 mL) slivered almonds, toasted

Instructions:

1. In a re-sealable container, combine the oats, flaxseed, milk and water. Refrigerate overnight. Early in the morning, pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the dried fruit and cinnamon. Cook on low for approximately 15 minutes while stirring often. Add brown sugar and serve with the slivered almonds.