Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbs unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups diced honey crisp apples
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 2 Tbs Splenda brown sugar

Directions:

1. Melt the butter over medium heat in a medium-sized saucepan. Add 1 cup diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook for about 2 minutes until apples are softened.
2. Turn heat to high and add the water. Bring to a low boil. Add the oats and reduce heat to medium, stir occasionally. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
3. Add the slivered almonds. Cook until most liquid is absorbed.
4. Divide into three bowls add remaining apples, Splenda brown sugar, and additional cinnamon if desired.

Nutritional info per serving: Serves 3

Calories: 268

Protein: 5 g

Fat: 11 g

Carbs: 35 g