Ingredients

• 2 cup water
• 1 small apple, diced
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• dash of nutmeg
• 2/3 cup oatmeal, quick-cooking
• 2 large eggs

Preparation

1. Combine water, diced apple or applesauce, cranberries, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until apple is tender.
2. Stir in oatmeal, bring to a boil, and cook 1 minute.
3. Gradually add half of the oatmeal to a beaten egg. Add that mixture back to oatmeal and cook about 10 seconds.
4. Serve with milk or milk substitute and sweetener, as meal plan permits.

Helpful hints

• Egg may be added directly to oatmeal if desired.
• Avoid instant oatmeal because it is high in sodium.
• If desired substitute 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce for fresh apple.
• For a gluten-free version be sure to use oats that indicates gluten-free on the label.