Pineapple Oatmeal

Name: Pineapple Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups water; 1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup quick-cooking oats; 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; Fat-free milk, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 3 servings.

Oatmeal for breakfast is a standard item, but I like to mix it up a bit. This version gets some natural sweetness from pinapple juice and tidbits. It is definitely worth trying! —Maria Regakis, Somerville, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water
1/2 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Fat-free milk, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water, pineapple juice and salt to a boil over medium heat. Stir in oats; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in pineapple, raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover and let stand for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with milk if desired.
3.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without milk): 323 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein.

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