Mediterranean Oats with Figs & Nuts

Servings: 1 

Fiber is an essential nutrient that improves digestion, regulates blood sugar, and can even aid in weight loss. This recipe includes not just one source of fiber, but three—figs, walnuts, and oats! Start your winter mornings with this comforting, cinnamon-spiced oat dish.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup old-fashioned oats
½ ripe banana, sliced
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup fat-free milk
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 dried figs, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed walnuts

INSTRUCTIONS

 1. Combine the oats, bananas, and salt in a pot over medium heat, then stir in the milk, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
2. Cook the oats for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the milk and water evaporate and the oats are thick and fluffy.
3. Remove the oats from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt.
4. Place the mixture into a serving bowl, top with the figs and walnuts, and serve.

NUTRITION • per one serving • 

Calories 460 —
Total Fat 15 g 19%
Saturated Fat 2.9 g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g —
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1 g —
Trans Fat — 
Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
Sodium 65 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 67 g 24%
Dietary Fiber 9 g 32%
Total Sugars 29 g —
Protein 19 g 38%
Vitamin A 82 mcg 8%
Vitamin C 17 mcg 30%
Vitamin D 26 mcg 130%
Potassium 989 mg 20%
Calcium 554 mg 45%
Iron 3 mg 15%

This AMAZING Recipe can be found in my Intermittent Fasting and the Mediterranean Diet Cookbook here