Apricot Almond Oatmeal

I eat oatmeal 3 or 4 times a week and find myself looking for new ways to add flavor and interest without adding a lot of calories. This morning's experiment was worth sharing. Feel free to adjust to your dietary and taste preferences.

• Ready In: 11 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  cup  regular oatmeal
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract
• 6  dried apricot halves, small diced
• 1⁄3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
• 2  teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute or 2  teaspoons sugar (optional)
• 1 -2  tablespoon  chopped  almonds (optional)

Directions

1. Boil water in a small sauce pan, then add oatmeal, almond extract, and diced apricots.
2. Cook oatmeal 5-10 minutes until done according to your taste.
3. Serve with a dollop of yogurt and if you want sweetner and almons.