Inexpensive and Healthy Oatmeal Recipes

Oatmeal adds soluble fiber to your diet, which helps remove cholesterol and promote a healthy heart and reduce the risk of heart disease. Unfortunately pre-packaged oatmeal packets tend to be packed full of sugar and a few unpronounceable ingredients. Here are a few quick ways to enjoy old-fashioned oatmeal that is 100% whole grain and delicious.

Each serving is made with:

¾ cup rolled oats, the kind you find in a cardboard tube.

1 ½ cups water (or milk if you like it creamier)

a dash of salt (can be omitted)

For regular oatmeal with no flavors simply combine all the ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy. Stir before serving, and remember it will be hot!

Cinnamon Raisin:

Combine all ingredients above and add in ¼ cup raisins, ½ to 1 teaspoon brown sugar- depending on how sweet you want it, and 1 dash of cinnamon (about 1/8 teaspoon). Microwave as shown above. Stir well before serving, the raisins should plump up when they cook.

Cinnamon Roll:

Combine all ingredients above and add in 1 dash, about 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1-teaspoon sugar free powdered vanilla coffee creamer. Trust me, this one is GOOD!

Apple Cinnamon:

Combine all ingredients above and add in ¼ cup grated apple and 1 dash of cinnamon. You can use finely diced dried (or fresh) apple as well. I find that its faster for me to use the cheese grater than it is for me to dice an apple.

Pick A Fruit, or Two!

You can add just about any fruit to your oatmeal, I use ¼ cup per serving. Try strawberry, banana, mango, or blueberry! If you want a creamier, sweeter flavor add in a teaspoon of powdered vanilla coffee creamer!