Like many of you, I'm concerned with me BP and cholesterol levels. So, naturally I've turned to oatmeal as a daily (almost favorite) and have done so for a few months now. Easily available and quick to make, oatmeal is perfect for breakfast or for a snack. I'm not really a huge fan of plain oatmeal, however, thanks to the Corner Bakery in Denver, CO (see Here) I've been introduced to cold oatmeal and fruit - a healthy favorite! Trust me, for THE best cold oatmeal ever, you have to go to the Corner Bakery on 16th St!
It's a no-brainer to make and requires little thought! To make some killer oatmeal simply cook up some oats (quick oats work best I think), I like to swap in a little skim milk for some of the water to make them a bit creamier! Once cooked (about 6 minutes) let the oats cool and put them in the fridge. Then simply slice up a bunch of fruit (I prefer banana slices, apples, and strawberries. Sprinkle a bit of brown sugar on top or some honey works well also. Finish off with a few almond slices, raisins / craisins, and/or coconut sprinkls. Add a little skim milk or yogurt (non fat) and that's it.
A serving has almost zero fat (maybe about 3g), no sodium (check your ingredients though) and is a great source of carbs and fibre.
See Also: Benefits of Oatmeal
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