Diabetic Recipes

Bill's Hot Cereals

(makes 4 servings)

One great and healthy way to start off the morning is to include a hot whole grain cereal for breakfast. The addition of cinnamon and vanilla has always had people wondering what type of grain I use, 'cause the cereals are delicious. Here is how I make my cereals taste a bit better. My kids love it. Give it a try.

Prep time: 20 minutes

3	cups water

1/2	teaspoon cinnamon

1	teaspoon vanilla

1	cup oats, rolled (raw), preferably organic

Place the water in a pot and add the cinnamon and vanilla. Bring to water to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer.
Add the oats or whole grain cereal of choice and cook as directions indicate. Serve hot and enjoy the day!

Per serving:	80 calories (14% calories from fat), 3 g protein, 1 g total fat, 14 g carbohydrate, 0 cholesterol, 6 mg sodium
Exchanges:	1 carbohydrate (1 bread/starch)

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