Carrot cake oatmeal
Have high cholesterol? Oatmeal contains a special type of fiber called beta-glucan, which can help to reduce cholesterol levels.
Ingredients
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup finely shredded carrots
2 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Directions
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir. Cover with a paper plate or paper towel and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir. Then cook for 30-second intervals, stirring between, until oatmeal reaches desired consistency.
- Divide oatmeal into 2 bowls and top each with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.
- Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.
Recipe contains: milk, nuts
Carb choices per serving: 2
*Option not included in nutrition facts.
Reviewed By: Allina Health's Patient Education Department
First Published: 10/23/2017
Last Reviewed: 10/23/2017
If you need to avoid dairy products (lactose), you can use a non-dairy option such as almond milk, rice milk or water instead.*
