Annie's Oats

(rich in fiber, protein & omega 3’s)

Bring 1 ¼-1 ½ cups water to a boil in a small saucepan and add:

1/3 cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats

1 Tbl Steel Cut Oats

1 Tbl Chia Seeds

Cinnamon, vanilla, a pinch of salt & sweetener of choice to taste

  Reduce heat & simmer 12-20 min or until soft and water is absorbed & then add:

8 roasted almonds, chopped (85 calories, 7.5 gm fat, 3 g, protein, 1.5 gm fiber)

½ cup almond or nonfat milk (15-40 calories, 0-4.2 gm protein)

Other Optional Toppings:

Cultured yogurt or kefir (ie: Nancy’s yogurt)

Fresh/Frozen berries or peaches

Dollop of pumpkin or apple butter

1 Tbl nut butter

190 calories, 7 gm fat, 29 gm carbohydrate, 9 gm protein, 9 gm fiber,2200-2400 mg Omega 3’s