Cherry-Apple Delight Oatmeal Recipe: An Easy Breakfast

I am finding oatmeal to be a real crowd pleasure with my 14 month old who loves to practice with a spoon! This breakfast looks easy, healthy and a good way to mix it up! 

Cherry-Apple Delight Oatmeal:

 Start by gathering all the ingredients:

 8oz. 100% Apple Juice

 1/2 c. Old-fashioned oats

 1 tbsp. Natural dried cherries, chopped

1 tbsp. Chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts

 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. Ground cinnamon

 Pinch of Ground cloves

 Next, pour apple juice into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

 Stir in oats and cherries; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.

 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cinnamon, and ground cloves.

 Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Serve with 8oz. Cold 1% or skim milk. Makes 1 serving.

Cherry-Apple Delight Oatmeal Nutrition Facts: Calories: 345, Total Fat: 3g, Sat. Fat: 0.5g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 37mg, Total Carbohydrate: 62g, Dietary Fiber: 5g, Protein: 6g