Oatmeal is so incredibly good for you, it raises your metabolism, lowers your cholesterol and protects against diabetes and heart disease. The quick oats are the paste like oatmeal, the old fashioned or steel cut they are so much better, bigger and have a completely different consistency.
- 1/8 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup oatmeal (old fashioned or steel cut)
- 1 teaspoon dried cherries
- 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 2 teaspoons honey
Preparation
- Toast the almonds in a skillet on medium heat just flip and flip until they are slightly toasted and remove to a plate… don’t worry they will toast up a little more while they cool.
- In a small sauce pan bring a cup of water to a boil, add the oatmeal and cherries, reduce to low and stir occasionally until the water is all absorbed.
- Once water is absorbed add the almond extract, 1 1/2 tsp honey and stir.
- Place in a pretty dish (my great grandmother’s here) drizzle the last 1/2 tsp of honey over the tops, then add the almonds and enjoy.
Each serving has: 317 calories, 9 g fat, 6 g fiber, 9 g protein, 53 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.