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Creamy Cherry Oatmeal

Cherries add zing to this breakfast, but cherries are also reputed to reduce the inflammation of arthritis.  Loaded with vitamin C, eat a few cherries today.

  • 2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Honey, light brown sugar, or maple syrup to taste
 

Method

Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan.  Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 13 minutes, until the desired creaminess is achieved. 

Serves: 4

Reprinted with permission from © 101 Optimal Life Foods, by David Grotto, RD, LDN,  published by Bantam Books   click for book review

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