I love oatmeal this time of year something so comforting holding a nice warm bowl on the cool mornings and its so good for you, loaded with soluble fiber to keep cholesterol in check. If a meal was to be called heart heathy this would be one with the potassium in the pomegranate great for lowering blood pressure, the omega 3 in the walnuts for an optimal lipid profile and did I mention the most important part it tastes great. It was my birthday the morning I made this and I thought what the heck lets have oatmeal in a golden tea cup for fun, it felt kind of special.
Ingredients:
Makes a bowl (I filled my teacup and gave some to the kids :-0)
- 1/2 cup of oatmeal
- one cup of 2% milk
- one tablespoon of maple syrup
- a handful of walnuts
- a handful of pomegranate
- a pinch of brown sugar
Method:
- microwave the oatmeal with milk for 2 minutes and stir
- then give another 30 sec- one minute, until soft, I use quick oats, steel cut on the stove top are better but this is still ok in my dietitian book :-)
- stir in maple syrup and top with pomegranate and walnuts and brown sugar
Have a great weekend everyone, and go on use a special bowl, cup or plate don't wait enjoy them today :-)
Hugs
