Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal
This nutrient-packed breakfast bowl is easy to make and loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. Add any dried, fresh, or frozen fruit for added color and flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 cup old fashioned oats or
- quick cooking oats
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp cherry jam or to taste
- 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk plus more to taste
Instructions
- Put water, oats, salt, and cherries into a medium sized saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes for old fashioned oats, or 1 minute for quick cooking oats.
- Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and cherry jam.
- Put into serving bowls. Pour 2 tablespoons of milk over each bowl.
Notes
To make the recipe dairy-free, substitute low-fat milk with your preferred milk.
For extra protein, sprinkle your choice of nut on top!