Rise ‘N Shine Nutty Apricot Oatmeal
Makes 2 servings, 6 ounces of milk per serving.
Rise with a bowl of oatmeal and shine through the day! Oatmeal paired with milk is great source of fiber and protein. If you don’t have apricots, try adding dried cherries or raisins.
Ingredients
| 1 1/2 cup | fat free or lowfat milk |
| 1/3 cup | dried apricots, chopped |
| 2 tbsp | brown sugar |
| 1/8 tsp | cinnamon |
| 1/8 tsp | almond extract |
| 1 cup | rolled oats |
| 1/4 cup | fat free or lowfat milk, warmed |
| 4 tsp | slivered almonds |
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, bring milk, apricots, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a gentle boil. Add extract and oatmeal, mix to coat grains, return to simmer, lower heat, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Portion into two bowls, pour warmed milk over top, and sprinkle with slivered almonds.