Cold Oatmeal with Yogurt and Fresh Berries

Sharing a quick and easy breakfast that is the perfect combination of high quality complex carbohydrates and low saturated fat protein.  It is a quick, easy and filling breakfast.  The recipe for one serving is as follows:

Ingredients:
1 & 1/2 cups quick cooking oats

¾ cup Fat Free Vanilla Yogurt

½ Cup Orange Juice

1 Tablespoon Honey

¾ Cup Fresh Raspberries

¾ Cup Diced Strawberries

½ Cup Fresh Blueberries

½ Medium Apple, Cored, Peeled, and Coarsely Grated

3 Tablespoons Ground Flaxseed

¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts

¼ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

 

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, yogurt, orange juice and honey. Let stand for 5 minutes.  Gently fold in fruit, nuts and flaxseed. Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve Cold!

In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, yogurt, orange juice and honey. Let stand for 5 minutes.  Gently fold in fruit, nuts and flaxseed. Sprinkle with cinnamon.  Cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve Cold! Makes 4 servings.

If fresh fruit is not available, adding raisins, Craisins, and/or dates can help you to meet your daily needs of fruit. Experiment with other spices and seasonings for a different flavor.

Recipe adapted from

Prevent a Second Heart Attack: 8 Foods, 8 Weeks to Reverse Heart Disease, Brill, JB, 2011

 

NUTRITION FACTS: Serving Size:                       1/2 Cup Calories:                              200 Total Fat:                             7 g Saturated Fat:                        1 g Trans Fats:                             0 g Cholesterol:                          1 mg Sodium:                               26 mg Carbohydrates:                    31 g Dietary Fiber:                           6 g Sugars:                                  12 g Protein:                                  7 g It’s Your Health.  It’s Your Life.  Make That Change!