Cherry Vanilla Protein Oatmeal

This is partly from the Foodnetwork.com. I added the protein powder to give a balance of carbs and protein.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  cups  cups water
• 1  cup old fashioned oats or 1  cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup dried cherries
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup  vanilla protein powder
• 2  tablespoons  cherry jam
• 1⁄4 cup low-fat milk

Directions

1. Put water, oats, salt and cherries into a medium sized saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes for Old Fashioned Oats, or 1 minute for Quick Cooking Oats.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, protein powder and cherry jam. Put into serving bowls and pour 2 tablespoons of milk over each bowl.