Breakfast/Brunch : Cereals Last Updated: Jul 14th, 2009 - 10:35:47 Peach-Almond Oatmeal By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 1 serving 1/2 cup old-fashioned (5-mimute) oatmeal 1 tablespoon wheat bran or toasted wheat germ 1/3 cup canned peaches in juice, drained and chopped 1 tablespoon sliced almonds (or substitute pecans) 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat milk or evaporated low-fat milk 1/2 cup water 1. Place the oats, wheat bran or germ, peaches, and almonds in a bowl (about 3 1/2 cup capacity). Add the milk and water and stir to mix. 2. Place the bowl in a microwave oven and cover with a microwave splatter shield. Cook at high power for 2 minutes. Stir, and cook for an additional minute or two, or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Watch closely during the last part of cooking. Stir, if needed, to prevent the oatmeal from boiling over. 3. Let sit for a minute or two before serving. Top with some additional milk and low-calorie sweetener if desired. Nutritional Facts (per serving) Calories: 276   Carbohydrates: 46 g  Fiber: 7.6 g  Fat: 6 g   Sat. Fat: 0.9 g    Cholesterol: 2 mg     Protein: 13 g  Sodium: 69 mg   Calcium: 194 mg Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 nonfat milk, 1/2 fruit, 1 fat Stove top method: Place all of the ingredients in a 1-quart pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is absorbed. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving. © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page