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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!
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2

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!
Keyword Almonds, Protein, Egg, MyPlate, dried cherries, dry cherry, grains, oatmeal, Oats, quick oats