Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal


Did you know that oatmeal, yogurt and cinnamon all boost your metabolism?  Add Greek yogurt to make it creamy and cinnamon if desired. Don’t be put off by the balsamic vinegar; it sweetens the strawberries without adding any sugar.

  • 1 cups water
  • 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon- you can also toss a cinnamon stick in w/ the boiling water
  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries- fresh or frozen defrosted
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon real vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon honey


Preparation

  1. In a small pot combine water, oatmeal and cinnamon, cover and bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low. While the oatmeal absorbs all the cinnamon scented water get on with the strawberries.
  2. In a small bowl combine strawberries and balsamic vinegar and with the back of a fork smash and mix until you have strawberry mush (very technical term) then add the yogurt, vanilla, honey and mix well.
  3. Once the water and oatmeal are absorbed and add in the strawberry mixture and stir until all combined, let thicken for a minute or so, remove from heat and serve.


Each serving has: 97 calories, 1 g fat, 2.5 g fiber, 5 g protein, 18 g carbs


Cooking Instructions

Making oatmeal recipes is a pretty simple process: Add liquid to oats and heat. Not only are oatmeal recipes quick to make, but even the most novice cook can master basic oatmeal recipes.

How To Cook Oatmeal – Old- Fashioned/Rolled Oats

1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned) and 2 cups water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 2 minutes before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Quick Cooking Oats

1 cup quick cooking oats – also known as instant oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup quick cooking oats. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and let stand about 30 seconds before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Steel-Cut Oats

1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water

In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.