This breakfast is packed with powerful nutrients!  First, oatmeal is a very good source if dietary fiber.  Second, nuts are rich sources of  of heart-healthy fats, fiber, plant protein, vitamins and minerals. Lastly, dates are a tasty Mediterranean fruit that are high in dietary fiber, antioxidants, potassium and magnesium.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2T brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are delicious in this but feel free to choose your favorite!)
• 1/4 cup pitted, chopped dates
• 1 cup 1% milk

Directions:

• Bring 3.5 cups of water & a pinch of salt to a boil in a pot. Stir in the oats. Turn the heat to the off setting & cover the pan. Allow the pan to sit on the stove overnight.
• The next morning, heat the oatmeal on low. Scoop into bowls & top with brown sugar, chopped dates and your choice of nuts.  Add milk and serve
• Makes four servings.

Nutrition Information (per serving): 

• Calories: 270
• Fat: 8 gm
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gm
• Sodium: 32 mg
• Potassium: 203 mg
• Carbohydrate: 48 gm
  • Fiber:  5 gm
• Protein: 9 gm