Oatmeal with Almonds and Tart Cherries
- Heat milk and cinnamon in a saucepan just until boiling. Add oats and cook, stirring, over medium heat until it reaches the desired consistency, about 5 minutes.
- Add cherries to pot and stir in. Turn off heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Remove to serving bowls. Sprinkle with almonds. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, if desired.
- To add more lean protein to the meal, you can also garnish with a dollop of lowfat or nonfat plain yogurt.
Benefits of Oatmeal with Almonds and Tart Cherries
Tart cherries are a fruit that you should add into your diet for a number of healthy reasons! Research shows that tart cherries may provide many benefits to your heart, such as lowering cholesterol and triglycerides, reducing inflammation and improving belly fat. All of these correlate with heart disease.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups lowfat or nonfat milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups oats (not quick oats)
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 2/3 cup slivered almonds
- maple syrup or honey to serve
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- Protein: 6.8g
- Type: Free