Jan 30 2008
Weigh in Wednesday
Oy vey. I’ve been BAD.. very bad!
I don’t know what it is about recovering from illness/surgery that makes me eat so bad.. but I’ve been BAD! (Have I mentioned I’ve been bad?)
So. Since I’ve been horrible this week (I am SOOOOO going back to meetings Tuesday!) here is a recipe I tried this morning. It was sooooo good!
Crockpot Oatmeal Recipe2 cups steel cut oats (not instant or rolled oats)
6-8 cups water, depending on how long the oatmeal will cook
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup sliced bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Spray crockpot with nonstick cooking spray. If you’re planning to cook the oatmeal 8 hours or longer, use 8 cups of water. If you want to cook it less than 8 hours, use 6 cups of water. Put first seven ingredients (through raisins) in slow cooker and cook on low. Just before serving, Stir in bananas and walnuts. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar if desired.
Serves 8.
Per serving: 256 calories, 6 g fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 49 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein, 1% Vitamin A, 6% Vitamin C, 5% calcium, 8% iron
Now… I did not add any brown sugar, or the banana’s or nuts. I don’t think the sugar is needed…. it was really sweet from the raisins and apples. Which also drastically changes the calories, fat and carbs… but I’ve not “rerun” the stats.
Emma also loved it and scarfed down two bowls this morning. Kid tested and approved!
So there you have it. I’ve done my good deed to healthy eating society. I must now jump back on that wagon!