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Creamy Date Porridge

:  January/February 1998

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Dates, oats and dark brown sugar turn into a decadent breakfast treat in this creamy porridge.


READER'S COMMENT:
"This recipe was super easy and quick and was a nice alternative to plain oatmeal. I was looking for a way to use up some extra dates and eat oatmeal pretty often. This recipe was really good. I didn't have any cinnamon stick on hand so I...
Creamy Date Porridge Recipe

Makes: 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High calcium |

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups nonfat or low-fat milk
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, (optional)
  • Sliced bananas, or apples (optional)
  • Plain nonfat yogurt, (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Combine milk, oats, dates, brown sugar, salt and stick in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until mixture is thick and creamy, about 4 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick; stir in vanilla.
  2. Spoon into bowls and top with walnuts, sliced bananas or apples and plain nonfat yogurt (if desired).

Nutrition

Per serving: 194 calories; 2 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 2 mg cholesterol; 40 g carbohydrates; 3 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 4 g fiber; 212 mg sodium; 434 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Magnesium (20% daily value), Calcium (17% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat-free milk


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
American
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High calcium
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
4
Meal/Course
Breakfast
Brunch
Season
Spring
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Everyday favorites
Kid-friendly
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Main dish, Other
Publication
January/February 1998
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