Extreme Oatmeal
September 3This “Oh so nutritious!” breakfast will lower your cholesterol and give you the boost you need to get your day off to a good start. With all that you have to accomplish today, you need to begin with a healthy and delicious dish of hot oatmeal.
Add fruit or juice, but still go easy on the amount of sugar you consume. Every meal should include a protein. You can add lean meat, about an ounce or two ounces, or you can add nuts and low fat milk for added protein.
To sweeten it, add cinnamon or Stevia, a natural sweetener with no calories.
2 cups water
1 pinch salt
1 cup regular oats, not instant
1/3 cup oat bran
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil.
2. Stir in the oats and oat bran.
3. Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low.
4. Cook uncovered, stirring regularly for about 5 minutes.
Health Benefits:
Oats and oat bran are proven to lower cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar. Oats may also help to protect against colon cancer and heart disease. Oats are a good source of fiber which aids in weight loss. Fiber helps to promote regular bowel movements and allows sugar to be released and absorbed more slowly by the body.
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I make extreme oatmeal frequently, however I add Red River cereal, to the mix. Three whole grains, water, salt and LOTS of Cinnamon. I make a big batch and portion into 1cup zip lock bags. It lasts in the refrigerator for about a week; re-heat in the Microwave when ready to eat. Sugar free jam, or Walden Farms, sugar/calorie free maple syrup is a nice add, however it is tasty on its own.
This is an awesome recipe, oatmeal helps me recover after my cardion in the mornings. Nothing like it, the added bran is a great idea.