Oatmeal for breakfast is so deliciously satisfying; especially when you add dried apricots, pistachios and honey. It's a great start to your day!
Did you know that February is Hot Breakfast Month? Studies show that eating breakfast gives your body the energy it needs to get through the day, as well as help improve focus and performance at work or school.
I was never a big fan of breakfast. I used to grab the quickest thing on my way to work, which was usually the bagel store, but have you seen a NJ/NY bagel lately? My goodness it's like eating an entire loaf of bread in one sitting!
I don't particularly like cereal as most of the ones I like (taste-wise) make my tongue swell. I'm not joking, it's the WEIRDEST thing!
I've tried eating plain oatmeal; which I do like on occasion, but mainly I prefer egg whites with sautéed mushrooms or a whole grain, extra fiber English Muffin with peanut butter.
That is until I found a new product by Quaker Oats called Real Medleys. Have you tried them yet? They're a little expensive, but taste great and are packed with whole grain, fruit and nuts.
I especially like them if you're short on time and need a quick, healthy breakfast. Just boil water, let it sit a minute or two and breakfast is ready.
However, since the sodium counts are higher, as with many pre-packaged foods, I wanted to see if I could make my own version.
Ingredients Needed
- water
- old fashioned oats
- chopped dried apricots
- chopped pistachios
- honey
If you use quick oats, you can reduce the cooking time.
How do you make Apricot Pistachio Oatmeal?
Add water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; then add the oatmeal. Reduce heat and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed into the oats; approximately 6-8 minutes. Stir in the apricots, pistachios and honey.
This Apricot Pistachio Oatmeal was delicious and very filling. It did take a little longer than instant, but the homemade version had 44 less calories, 3 grams less fat, and 95 grams less sodium. ~Enjoy!
Visit the recipe index to search for more recipes by category.
More Oatmeal Recipes
Sign up for my weekly newsletter and receive a FREE eBook!
Apricot Pistachio Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup oats
- 4 chopped dried apricots
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Add water to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil; then add the oatmeal.
- Reduce heat and allow to simmer until the water has been absorbed into the oats; approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in the apricots, pistachios and honey.
Tyler says
This looks great. Oatmeal is such a staple, it's nice to change it up with toppings etc!
lisa is cooking says
Less than 10 minutes of cooking for a healthier version sounds great! The colors of the apricots and pistachios are lovely with the oatmeal too.
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thanks Lisa!
mamaleann says
If you are diabetic add some cinnamon it helps lower blood sugar.