Chilled Apple Oatmeal

March 1, 2010 by Susanna Patterson  
Filed under Recipes

Top this oatmeal with some fresh raspberries or dried cherries to add sweetness and get an extra antioxidant boost. This recipe’s lignans, found in oats, and calcium, found in milk, may help prevent pancreas and liver cancers. Additionally, Green tea is rich in catechins, which reduce growth of blood vessels needed for tumor growth.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings, about 3/4 cup each

1/2 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)

1/2 cup low-fat 1% milk

1/2 cup plain non-fat yogurt

1/4 cup natural unsweetened applesauce

1 tsp almonds, coarsely chopped

1 tsp pumpkin seeds

1/4 tsp low-calorie sugar substitute

1/8 tsp ground cinnamon

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir well, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled.

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