Apples, along with the Weight Watchers points!
Oatmeal and Apples Recipe
Ingredients:
Oatmeal: 1 cup (90g)
Warm Milk: 150 ml (about ⅔ cup)
Apples: 2, peeled and diced
Butter: 20g (1 ½ tablespoons), melted
Vanillin: 1/2 teaspoon (or vanilla extract)
Eggs: 2 large
Method:
1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Soak the Oats: In a bowl, mix the oatmeal with the warm milk and let it soak for about 10 minutes to soften.
3. Prepare the Apples: Peel and dice the apples. In a pan, sauté the diced apples in the melted butter over medium heat until soft and slightly golden.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and add the vanillin or vanilla extract. Then, combine the eggs with the soaked oats.
5. Combine Apples and Oats: Add the sautéed apples to the oatmeal mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Bake: Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
7. Serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. You can eat it as-is or top it with a dollop of yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Weight Watchers Points
Here’s the estimated breakdown:
Oatmeal (90g): ~8 points
Warm Milk (150 ml of 1% fat milk): ~3 points
Butter (20g): ~7 points
Apples: 0 points (if they are zero-point fruits for you)
Eggs (2 large): 0 points (if eggs are a zero-point food for you)
Vanillin: 0 points
Total per recipe: ~18 points You can divide it into servings to fit your daily points allowance!