Cherry-Orange Oatmeal

Looking for a hearty breakfast to start the day? You can’t go wrong with a comforting bowl of this stick-to-your-ribs recipe!

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Ingredients

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments in light syrup, drained, divided
1 cup fresh pitted cherries or frozen dark sweet cherries, divided
2 cups water
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar substitute*

Directions

1. Set aside eight orange segments and four cherries for garnish.

2. Combine water, remaining orange segments and cherries, oats, cocoa and sugar substitute in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on high 2 minutes. Stir; microwave 4 minutes.

3. Divide mixture evenly among four serving bowls. Garnish with reserved oranges and cherries.

*Note: This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 3/4 cup oatmeal.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 150, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Protein: 4 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 6 mg, Fiber: 3 g

Exchanges per serving: 1 Bread/Starch, 1 1/2 Fruit.