Apricot Almond Oatmeal

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I eat oatmeal 3 or 4 times a week and find myself looking for new ways to add flavor and interest without adding a lot of calories. This morning's experiment was worth sharing. Feel free to adjust to your dietary and taste preferences.

by justcallmetoni·published 2004-12-29

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Breakfast

Servings

2 serving(s)

Total time

11 min

prep 1 min

Calories / serving

205 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

1 cup regular oatmeal
2 cups waterwater
1/2 teaspoon almond extractalmond-extract
6 dried apricot halves, small dicedapricot
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurtyogurt
2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute or 2 teaspoons sugar (optional)
1 -2 tablespoon chopped almonds (optional)almond

Instructions (3 steps)

01Boil water in a small sauce pan, then add oatmeal, almond extract, and diced apricots.
02Cook oatmeal 5-10 minutes until done according to your taste.
03Serve with a dollop of yogurt and if you want sweetner and almons.

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