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Blueberry Oatmeal

This Blueberry Oatmeal recipe is appropriate for a person with high cholesterol. It includes rolled oats, blueberries, and low-fat milk, which are all heart-healthy ingredients.

Adapted from NYT Cooking, by Martha Rose Shulman

15 mintotal
4servings
8ingredients
311kcal a serving
Blueberry Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons mild honey
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats or oatmeal
  • 1/3 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped or grated orange zest
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk, soy milk, almond beverage or rice beverage

Method

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the salt, cinnamon, honey and oatmeal. Reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for five minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed. Add the blueberries, orange zest and milk (or alternate beverage). Bring to a simmer, and simmer five more minutes or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy and the blueberries have begun to pop. Cover and let stand for five minutes, then serve.

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