In recent years, pomegranates have emerged as one of the healthiest fruits due to their powerful antioxidants. Here’s a quick spin on plain oatmeal you can enjoy for its delicious flavor while reaping the great benefits of this superfood.
Recipe information
Yield
makes 1 (scant 1-cup) serving
Ingredients
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice
Pinch salt
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar, not packed
Preparation
Step 1
Bring the water, juice, and salt to a rapid boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the oats and turn the heat to medium. Cook the oats 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost absorbed. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Allow it to sit 5 minutes, and then stir in the sugar. Serve immediately.
nutrition information
Step 2
Calories: 231
Step 3
Protein: 8g
Step 4
Carbohydrates: 47g
Step 5
Fat: 3g
Step 6
Saturated Fat: 0g
Step 7
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 8
Fiber: 4g
Step 9
Sodium: 89mg
Reprinted with permission from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2010 Devin Alexander. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.
Devin Alexander is the author of The Most Decadent Diet Ever, Fast Food Fix, and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers The Biggest Loser Cookbook and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. She was a chef on NBC's The Biggest Loser and the host of Healthy Decadence on Discover Health and FitTV.
