Our Favorite Heart Healthy Oatmeal with Vanilla Soy Milk and Fresh Berries Recipe
by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
There’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade oatmeal in the morning. It fills you up for hours. Satisfy your taste buds with our good-for-you oatmeal recipe. We’ve added a flavorful step of toasting the oats first before adding the boiling water. And, we’re adding creamy vanilla soy milk, vanilla, cinnamon and fiber rich berries to create a wonderful flavor. We love that one serving has 8 grams of fiber! Choose our additions or get creative with your own. What a great way to be start off your day healthy!
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 5, if using Splenda instead of brown sugar Skinny Facts: for one serving using Splenda instead of brown sugar 215 calories, 3.5g fat, 7g protein, 42g carbs, 8g fiber, 29mg sodium, 7g sugar
Weight Watchers POINTS PLUS 7 SKINNY FACTS: for one serving 267 calories, 3.5g fat, 7g protein, 59g carbs, 8g fiber, 35mg sodium, 26g sugars
Avg. 5/51 vote
Prep time:
American
Cook time:
Servings:1 serving
Ingredients
½ cup Quaker rolled oats
1¼ cups boiling water
¼ cup light vanilla soy milk (we like Silk Light Vanilla Soy milk)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 2 packages sugar substitute, see skinny facts
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup blueberries
¼ cup raspberries
Directions
In a nonstick saucepan, add oats and cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes to toast. Stir often. Add boiling water and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer on low for 5 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in 1/4 cup soy milk, vanilla and continue to simmer for about 3 minutes, until desired consistency. Add more soy milk if desired.