Prep time: about 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. rolled oats
• dash of salt
• 1/4 c. applesauce
• pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tsp. brown sugar

Utensils:

• cooking pot
• measuring cups and spoons 
• stove (You'll need help from your adult assistant.)
• mixing spoon
• serving bowl

Directions:

1. Pour the water, oats, and salt into a medium-size pot on the stovetop.
2. Heat the mixture until it boils, then turn the heat to low.
3. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the applesauce and cinnamon.
4. Cook on low heat and continue to stir the mixture for 5 minutes.
5. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
6. Allow the oatmeal to cool for a minute before digging in.

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 bowl

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

390 calories

13 g protein

6 g fat

74 g carbohydrate

9 g fiber

0 mg cholesterol

302 mg sodium

64 mg calcium
4.3 mg iron

 

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Updated and reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: May 2005
Originally reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD