High-Fiber & High-Protein Cinnamon Vanilla Oatmeal Recipe Is Breakfast MVP (6 Ingredients, 15 Minutes) High Fiber Recipes Breakfast Grains Brunch Snacks Budget Recipes High Protein Recipes
Because high cholesterol runs in my family, I try to eat foods that help lower cholesterol. And, oatmeal (and other high-fiber foods) is at the top of Mayo Clinic's list of cholesterol-reducing foods. (Nuts made the list, too, and they're part of this recipe as well.) But, oatmeal can get boring – unless you get creative.
To keep my oatmeal interesting, I came up with this easy and delicious recipe for cinnamon vanilla oatmeal. It's so tasty, you won't even realize how healthy it is. Even my husband (who probably would prefer a chocolate croissant for breakfast every day) loves it.
To make this high-protein, high-fiber recipe you will need the following ingredients: rolled oats (gluten-free or regular), water, salt, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract. Optional ingredients include raisins, almond milk, walnuts or pecans and berries. Check out the health benefits of fiber and the health benefits of protein.
Hope you enjoy the simple goodness, too. Here's to your heart health!
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 to 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups rolled oats (I used gluten-free oats)
- 4 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raisins (or to taste)
- 1/4 cup almond milk (or your choice of milk)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts plus more for garnish
- sliced pecans, for garnish
- sliced strawberries (or berries of your choice), for garnish
Here's how to make it:
- Add the water and salt to a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Add in the oats, reduce heat to low and stir until combined. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, raisins and walnuts, if using. Cook for a few minutes, stirring continuously, until oatmeal is done (according to package directions) and all ingredients are blended.
- Serve immediately. Pour milk over oatmeal. Garnish with pecans and berries, if desired. Keeps in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to four days. If re-heating, add 1/4 cup milk to each serving and warm in microwave.
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