Maple Walnut Oatmeal

Yield

2 servings

Ingredients

2 cups fat-free milk
2 tablespoons syrup, regular or light
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/8 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
1 cup quick or old fashioned oats, uncooked)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

In medium saucepan, bring milk, 2 tablespoons syrup and, if desired, salt and maple extract to a boil; stir in oats.

Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook 1 minute for quick oats or 5 minutes for old fashioned oats, or until most of liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Let stand until desired consistency.

Spoon oatmeal into two cereal bowls. Top with walnuts and additional syrup, as desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories: 320, Calories from Fat: 60, Total Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 140mg, Total Carbohydrates: 53g, Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 21g, Protein: 15g