Spiced Fruity Oatmeal (Cooking Light June 2000)

  • 1-1/2 cups apple juice
    1/2 cup water
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1-1/3 cups regular oats
    1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (like Craisins) or raisins
    1/2 cup 1% low fat milk
    1 tablespoon brown sugar
    3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    2 tablespoons chopped walnuts


    Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in oats and cranberries; reduce heat; and simmer 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Stir in milk, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; cook 1 minute. Spoon into bowls; sprinkle with walnuts.

    Yield 4 servings - serving size 3/4 cup oatmeal and 1-1/2 teaspoons walnuts.

    212 calories, 4.2 g Fat, 3.7 g Fiber
    4 points