NuLeaf Nutrition
Katelyn Greenleaf, RD
New Ideas For Your Morning Oats
Sunshine Oats…
Ingredients:
-plain oats
-water or low fat milk
-orange juice
-craisins
-berries
Directions:
1- Combine 1/2c oats with 3/4c water or low fat milk.
2- Microwave for 1-2 minutes.
3- Add 1/4c of orange juice, and 12-15 craisins. Stir together for 1 minute.
4- Add berries or other fruit on top.
Tips From the Dietitian:
Use juice that is 100% juice. This can be found on front of the container, or above the nutrition facts. For extra benefits, choose orange juice that has Calcium & Vitamin D added to it!
Egg on Oatmeal…
Ingredients:
-plain oats
-water or low fat milk
-margarine (or butter)
-egg
-salt/pepper
Directions:
1- Combine 1/2c oats with 1/2c water or low fat milk.
2- Microwave for 1-2 minutes.
3- Add 1/2 T margarine and stir.
4- Cook egg on stove top over easy (so that the yolk in is slightly runny in the middle). Do not forget to spray the pan with non-stick spray.
5- Place egg on top of the oatmeal and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Yo Way Oats…
Ingredients:
-plain oats
-water or low fat milk
-yogurt (prefer greek)
-cinnamon
-berries or other fruits
Directions:
1- Combine 1/2c oats with 1/2c water or low fat milk.
2- Microwave for 1-2 minutes.
3- Add 1/4c of greek yogurt (that is about 1/2 an individual container), and a pinch of cinnamon. Stir.
4- Add berries or other fruit on top