Name: Fig & Ricotta Oatmeal
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup water; Pinch of salt; 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats; 2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped dried figs; 1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds; 2 teaspoons honey

Fig & Ricotta Oatmeal

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Sweet figs, creamy ricotta and crunchy almonds make this healthy oatmeal recipe a breakfast treat. Short on time in the morning? Try our overnight oatmeal variation.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition Profile:

Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Heart Healthy High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 cup water
Pinch of salt
½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped dried figs
1 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds
2 teaspoons honey

Directions

Bring water and salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in oats, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Top with ricotta, figs, almonds and honey.

Tips

Overnight oats variation: Combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats with 1/2 cup water and a pinch of salt in a jar or bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, add toppings. Eat cold or heat up. Makes about 1 cup.

Steel-cut oats variation: Bring 1 cup water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add 1/3 cup steel-cut oats, reduce heat to a bare simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes. Add toppings. Makes about 1 cup.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

315	Calories
9g	Fat
53g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 315
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 7g	24%
Total Sugars 22g
Added Sugars 12g	24%
Protein 10g	21%
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Vitamin A 121IU	2%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Folate 28mcg	7%
Sodium 186mg	8%
Calcium 138mg	11%
Iron 3mg	14%
Magnesium 143mg	34%
Potassium 360mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.