Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook

126 Part II: Now You’re Cooking! Healthy and Hearty Dishes

T Cinnamon, Pear,

and Walnut Oatmeal

Take the “old-fashioned” out of oatmeal and give it a flavor makeover with this tasty

breakfast. Cinnamon and pears make the perfect combination to give this traditional

favorite a healthy kick. This dish can be made in advance, stored in the refrigerator, and

reheated in the microwave when you’re ready to eat.

Stage: Regular foods

Preparation time: 3 minutes

Cooking time: 7 minutes

Yield: 4 servings (1 cup each)

2 cups nonfat milk

(^1) ⁄ 8 teaspoon salt
(^1) ⁄ 2 teaspoon cinnamon
(^1) ⁄ 4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats (don’t use quick-
cooking oats)
Sugar substitute to taste
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
(^1) ⁄ 2 cup canned pears in juice, drained and
sliced
1 In a medium pot bring nonfat milk, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a boil. Add
oatmeal and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
2 Add sugar substitute, walnuts, and pears and stir.
Vary It! If you prefer, substitute the pears with peaches. Also, soy milk can be used instead
of nonfat milk.
Per serving: Calories 170 (From Fat 35); Fat 4g (Saturated 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 125mg; Carbohydrate 26g
(Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 8g; Sugar 11g.