Hot Autumn Apple Oatmeal; a tasty and filling breakfast

From Self's November 2008 feature of Eat Healthy All Week, here is a recipe for Hot Autumn Oatmeal that will fill you up with fiber and keep you satisfied until lunch.

Hot Autumn Apple Oatmeal

Serves 1

INGREDIENTS

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1/2 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped
• 1/2 large banana, sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 3 fresh raspberries (or blackberries)

PREPARATION

1. Heat butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add half of the amount of chopped apple, banana and cinnamon. Cook, stirring often, until apple softens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add oats, honey and milk. Bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to low and cook until oats are soft, about 1 minute. Top with berries and remaining apple and serve.

THE SKINNY

351 calories per serving, 7.2 g fat (2.6 g saturated), 70.6 g carbs, 8.1 g fiber, 8.9 g protein