Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – Featured Healthy Recipe for Kids

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

PREHEAT: burner, medium to high temperature
PANS/EQUIPMENT: 1 medium saucepan
PREP TIME: about 7 minutes
COOK TIME: about 7 minutes

1 3/4 cup water.
Pour in saucepan and bring to a boil.

1 cup oats, organic if possible
Pour into boiling water. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 Tablespoons sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Stir into cooked oats.

1 apple, cut into chunks
2 Tablespoons honey
Stir into cooked oats. Serve warm with rice, almond or 2% organic milk.

OPTIONS: Almonds are optional for those with nut allergies. To save time, replace the apples and honey with organic applesauce. Throw fresh or frozen berries on top.

5 GOD-MADE FOOD COLORS: tan, white, red, golden, brown
4 FOOD GROUPS: grains, fruit, herbs/spices, sweet.

In addition to a morning meal, oatmeal is also a great lunch box and snack dish. Oats are so good for everyone, they blend beautifully with fruit and cinnamon and are easily sweetened with a little honey. It takes “no” time to cook, keeps you nourished and feeling full for hours and is a welcomed comfort food. Oats are highly nutritious inexpensive food. Stretch your food budget – buy some!

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – Featured Healthy Recipe for Kids