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Oatmeal with Berries and Toasted Wheat Germ
Toasted wheat germ adds a delicious, nutty flavor and added texture to this oatmeal.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tbs toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 c skim milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 c oats
- 1/4 c blueberries
- 1/4 c raspberries
- 1 tbs walnuts (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Toast wheat germ in a small, dry pan for 2-3 minutes. When you smell the toasted wheat germ, it's done.
- 2
Remove from heat and add set aside. (Feel free to toast extra wheat germ and save for future use!)
- 3
In a small sauce pot, whisk together milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- 4
Add oats and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 5
Just before all of the liquid is absorbed, add berries, walnuts and toasted wheat germ.
- 6
Cook for additional minute to heat before serving.