Steel Cut Oatmeal and Berries

Submitted by My Food Coach

"Steel cut oats are the perfect breakfast for someone trying to lower his/her cholesterol. Try this recipe for a real treat in flavor and nutrition! This recipe calls for blueberries, but blackberries have even more cholesterol lowering soluble fiber."

 

• Ready In: 37mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup fresh blueberries or 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 cups vanilla yogurt, low-fat

directions

1. Prepare steel cut oats to package directions and desired consistency.
2. Place 1/4 of cooked oats in breakfast bowl.
3. Top with 1/2 cup yogurt.
4. Top with 1/4 cup blueberries. If using frozen blueberries, thaw them slightly in the microwave. Also consider blackberries for more soluble fiber!

Reviews

[bmcnichol]

I was short on time so I used quick cooking oats and made them in the microwave. I followed the rest of the recipe as written using fresh blueberries. I really enjoyed this but my son thought it was just OK. I did add a teaspoon of Splenda to his as he likes his sweet. I liked it both ways.