Breakfast/Brunch : Cereals Last Updated: Jul 14th, 2009 - 10:36:27 Cinnamon-Apple Oatmeal By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 1 serving 1/2 cup chopped peeled apple 1/2 cup old-fashioned (5-minute) oatmeal 1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ or wheat bran 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat milk (or use evaporated nonfat or low-fat milk for extra protein) 1/2 cup water TOPPINGS (optional) 1 1/2 tablespoon chopped walnuts or pecans 1 1/2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries 1. Place the apples and 1 tablespoon of water in a bowl (about 3 1/2 cup capacity). Place the bowl in a microwave oven and cover with a microwave splatter shield. Cook at high power for 2 minutes, or until the apples soften. 2. Add the oats, wheat germ or bran, and cinnamon to the apples and stir to mix. Add the milk and water and stir again.  Cover with the splatter shield and cook for 2 minutes. Stir and cook for another 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. Sprinkle with toppings if desired. Nutritional Facts (per serving) Calories: 257 Carbohydrates: 45 g  Fiber: 6 g  Fat: 3.7 g   Sat. Fat: 0.8 g    Cholesterol: 2 mg     Protein: 13 g  Sodium: 66 mg   Calcium: 180 mg Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 nonfat milk, 1/2 fruit © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page