The Easy Diabetes Diet Plan Cookbook - Oatmeal with Milk and Almonds

Oatmeal with Milk and Almonds

Ingredients:

Milk, low fat and unsweetened, about half a cup or 120 grams

Oats, old-fashioned or quick, 120 to 150 grams

Cinnamon

Almonds, whole or sliced

Seasonal fruit for toppings e.g. bananas or strawberries (optional)

Preparation:

If using whole almonds, chop them roughly or run them quickly through a food processor making sure not to crush them too much.

In a medium pan, bring the milk to a simmer. Stir in the oats and a pinch or two of cinnamon. It usually takes 2 to 3 minutes for quick oats to be done cooking and 5 to 7 minutes for regular oats. If you want your oatmeal to be runnier, add water. Mix in the almonds about a minute before the oats are completely done. Serve on a bowl and top with some sliced bananas or strawberries or blueberries.

Fruits can go into the vegetable portion while almonds go into the protein portion.

This is an excerpt from the book: The Easy Diabetes Diet Plan Cookbook