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Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a source of soluble fibre, which may be beneficial to a prediabetic diet. 
Created By: Shareba
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
SERVINGS: 2 people

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Quick Cooking Steel Cut Oats
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • salt, , pinch
  • 1 medium apple, , chopped (try Honeycrisp or SweeTango apples)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup 1% milk, , or milk alternative
  • ¼ teaspoon brown sugar, , optional
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Instructions 

  • Add steel cut oats to a dry pan over medium heat. Toast for 2-3 minutes, or until it smells a bit nutty. 
  • Add water and stir. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the oats are creamy. 
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl combine the apples and cinnamon. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through cooking time. 
  • Remove cooked oats from heat. Divide oatmeal into 2 portions and serve in bowls topped with cooked apples, milk and sugar (if desired). 

Notes

Important: This recipe is high in carbs per serving. If you are watching your sugar/carb intake, you may want to adjust the portion size and/or eliminate the added sugar. 

Please read the blog post for detailed tips and explanations.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 165IU | Vitamin C: 4.2mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1.8mg

Nutrition Disclaimer: this nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.