Oatmeal

Prep time: about 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 c. water
1/2 c. rolled oats
dash of salt
1/4 c. applesauce
pinch of cinnamon
2 tsp. brown sugar

Directions:

Pour the water, oats, and salt into a medium-size pot on the stovetop.
Heat the mixture until it boils, then turn the heat to low.
Using a wooden spoon, stir in the applesauce and cinnamon.
Cook on low heat and continue to stir the mixture for 5 minutes.
Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
Allow the oatmeal to cool for a minute before digging in.

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 bowl

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
390 calories
13 g protein
6 g fat
74 g carbohydrate
9 g fiber
0 mg cholesterol
302 mg sodium
64 mg calcium
4.3 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N

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