If you want to jazz up your next breakfast treat, try preparing this honey oatmeal recipe. This sweet oatmeal and honey meal is like eating a power bar in a bowl. You can heat the ingredients in a microwave or on the stovetop. Sprinkle some raisins into the oatmeal for a juicy addition.
Ingredients You Will Need:
1 cup cooked instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey (if needed)
1 tablespoon raisins
1 tablespoon wheat germ
½ cup low-fat milk or soy milk
Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for two minutes on high or until thoroughly heated. Or, combine all ingredients in a small pot and cook on medium heat, stirring for five minutes or until thoroughly heated.
Serve hot.
Makes 1 ½ cups.
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When birthdays, holidays and special events arrive, you can watch fat, salt, cholesterol and calories and still offer healthy dessert recipes that everyone will love. |
Dieters and people who have health concerns, such as heart, and high cholesterol. are usually advised to skip the fat in their diets. The American Heart Association is now making recommendation to include healthy fat in the diet. |
