Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Oatmeal done over...

Do you love oatmeal for breakfast but really need a shake up.... here are a ton of ideas I found online that sound pretty yummy or daring. I have calculated the points plus value for all of them. The great thing about oatmeal is that it keeps you satisifed and feeling good...

• 2 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp toasted pistachios (5 Points Plus)

• 2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped pecans (6 Points Plus)
• 2 Tbsp dried cherries, 1 Tbsp chopped almonds, 1 tsp sugar (5 Points Plus)
• 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts, dash of cinnamon (6 Points Plus)
• 1/2 cup diced apple, 2 Tbsp dried cranberries (6 Points Plus)
• 1/2 cup diced pears and 2 Tbsp dried cherries (6 Points Plus)
• 1 Tbsp Nutella (chocolate-hazelnut spread), 1/2 a banana, sliced (8 Points Plus)
• 1 cup diced apple, 2 Tbsp raisins, sprinkle of cinnamon (6 Points Plus)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1 Tbsp maple syrup,1 Tbsp chopped toasted walnuts (6 Points Plus)
• 1/2 cup diced apple, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (8 Points Plus)
• 1 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped walnuts (8 Points Plus)
• 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp peanut butter (8 Points Plus)
• 1/2 sliced banana, 1 Tbsp peanut butter(8 Points Plus)
• 1/2 cup sliced peaches, 1.5 tsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of vanilla extract (5 Points Plus)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce, dash of cinnamon (5 Points Plus)
• 1/4 cup apple butter, dash of cinnamon and allspice (or pumpkin-pie spice), 1 Tbsp dried cranberries or cherries (8 Points Plus)
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh or frozen strawberries, 1 Tbsp sliced almonds, dash of almond extract (5 Points Plus)
• 3 Tbsp of your favorite fruit spread or preserves(sugar free) (5 Points Plus)
• 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp mini chocolate chips (8 Points Plus)
• 1 Tbsp chopped dried banana chips, 1 Tbsp dry-roasted peanuts, 1 Tbsp raisins (6 Points Plus)

• 1 Tbsp dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp raisins, 1 Tbsp chopped pecans (6 Points Plus)
• Italian oatmeal: 1/3 cup part-skim ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (8 Points Plus)

Any more ideas? I would love to hear them.

1 comment:

  1. Do these values include the oatmeal too, or is it just for the toppings? Thanks for posting, yummy!

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