I HATED oatmeal and I LOVE both of these varieties--- I usually had to add a TON of sugar, but the natural fruits in the oatmeal means less added processed sugar. ENJOY!
Banana Bread Oatmeal (tastes just like it, just HEALTHIER!)
5pts per serving / 288 cal / 3 g fat / 8 g fiber
(it makes two big servings)
1 cup skim milk
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup oatmeal
1 medium banana, whole, mashed
1 tablespoon cinnamon (or more, to taste)
1. Bring milk, salt, vanilla, and brown sugar to boil
2. Add mashed banana and cinnamon- cook through
3. Add oats, reduce heat to medium- boil for 5 minutes or until thickened (add more cinnamon if you like once thickened)
4. Turn off heat- let stand 2 minutes
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Applesauce Oatmeal - 4pts per serving- 236 Cal / 3g Fat / 7g Fiber
(2 big servings)
1 cup oatmeal
2 cups water
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 pinch ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1. Mix water, oats, salt, cinnamon, and ginger in medium sauce pan.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to just above medium. Continue boiling for 3 minutes
3. Add sugar and vanilla and stir.