PREP: 5 min
  COOK: 5-7 min
  SERVES: 1

Strawberries ‘n Cream Oatmeal

Sweeten up your healthy, morning oatmeal with some strawberries and cream.  A spoonful of cottage cheese adds a nice creaminess while fresh strawberries, (or thawed, frozen ones) provide a nice compliment to this hearty breakfast.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup – Scottish oatmeal (or sub rolled oats)
  • 1 cup – Oakhurst reduced-fat milk
  • 1 cup – fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon – vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon – shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon – Oakhurst cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon – dry roasted almonds, chopped

Preparation

Combine oats and 1 cup milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir consistently as oatmeal begins to bubble.

Once oatmeal has reached desired consistency, about 5 minutes in, add strawberries, cottage cheese and vanilla. Stir to incorporate.

Cook for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and pour into bowl. Top with almonds and coconut.

Recipe courtesy of Milklife.com site.