Healthy Hot Cereal

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1½ cups rolled oats
• ¼ cup wheat germ
• 2 Tablespoons ground flax seeds
• ½ cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Seasoned Cook: Double the hot cereal recipe on the weekend and microwave portions weekdays.

Flax seed is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acid and helps boost the HDL cholesterol level. Put a freshly ground tablespoon on any morning breakfast.

Method

• In a heavy saucepan, bring the water to boil
• Stir in oats, wheat germ, and flax.
• Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat, stir in raisins, and cinnamon. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.

Per serving: 235 calories, 8g protein, 43g carbohydrate (7g fiber), 5g fat (1g sat, 4g mono/poly), 10mg sodium