Apple and Egg Oatmeal
Written by Anri van der Merwe (Health & Fitness Consultant at the Weight Control Clinic, owner of PlayFunFitness)
This recipe is ideal when you are on the maintenance phase of our Weight Control Clinic Program.
Serving size: 2 large or 4 small servings
You need:
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 tsps of sweetener to taste (aspartame free)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup whole rolled oats
- Salt to taste
- 1 soft cooked apple, unpeeled and diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- pinch cardamom
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
Method:
- In a large saucepan whisk together milk, sweetener, eggs, oats and salt over medium heat
- Bring to a low boil over medium heat
- Continue to whisk frequently
- Reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes/ until oats are tender, whisking frequently
- In the last 5 minutes of cook time: mix apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom into the oatmeal
- Stir vanilla and flaxseed in just before serving