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Apple Pie Oatmeal

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: 5 min
Cooking Time: 15 min

Nothing says fall like the sweet aroma of apple pie. Warm up on a crisp morning with this creamy, whole grain oatmeal.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups skim milk 625 mL
1 cup water 250 mL
1 1/3 cups large flake oats 325 mL
1/3 cup wheat germ 75 mL
2 tbsp packed brown sugar 30 mL
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon 2 mL
1  apple, cored and diced 1 
2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional) 30 mL

Instructions

Step 1
In a large saucepan, bring milk and water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Stir in oats and wheat germ. Reduce heat to medium-low heat; stir in sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Cook, stirring for about 12 minutes or until almost thickened.

Step 2
Remove from heat and stir in apple and cranberries, if using. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

Like cooked apples that melt in your mouth? Simply add it earlier and cook until desired texture.
 
Double up on bone building benefits by swapping water for milk.
 
For an extra boost of fibre, use pears instead of apples.
 
Short on time in the morning? Make the oatmeal the night before and warm it in the microwave the next morning with a splash of milk. 
 
Switch it up! Use your favourite seasonal fruit instead of apple. Try peaches, plums, strawberries, blueberries or pears. 

Nutrition & Notes

Nutrition Information
Valeur nutritive
per 1 serving
% Daily Value
% valeur quotidienne
Amount
Teneur
Calories / Calories 249
5%
Fat / Lipides 3 g
Saturated / saturés 1 g
+ Trans / trans 0 g
Cholesterol / Cholestérol 3 mg
3%
Sodium / Sodium 73 mg
15%
Carbohydrates / Glucides 44 g
21%
Fiber / Fibres 5 g
Sugars / Sucres 17 g
Protein Protéines 13 g
Vitamin A / Vitamine A
1%
Vitamin C / Vitamine C
21%
Calcium / Calcium
16%
Iron / Fer
© All rights reserved. Health Canada and Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, 2014. Reproduced with permission from the Minister of Health, 2014. Recipe was developed by Emily Richards, P.H. Ec.

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