Cherry Vanilla Oatmeal



Ingredients

3 1/2 cup(s) water
1/4 teaspoon salt, (optional)
2 cup(s) oats, rolled, quick cooking, or old-fashioned
1/2 cup(s) cherries, dried
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup(s) preserves, cherry, or to taste
1 cup(s) milk, lowfat (1%), or to taste
Preparation

Combine the water, salt, if using, oats, and cherries into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring a few times, until the oats are tender, about 5 minutes for old-fashioned oats or 1 minute for quick-cooking oats.

Remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and cherry jam. Place in serving bowls, pour 1/4 cup of milk over each bowl, and serve.

Serving size: 1 1/4 cups

Nutrient Notes: Excellent source of magnesium and phosphorus; Good source of fiber, vitamin A, thiamin, calcium, and iron.

Number of servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Sodium: 35 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 56 g
Dietary Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 8 g