Fruit-and-Oat Meal

Mike bought me a great book during my first pregnancy called "Eating Well When You're Expecting". All the recipes inside are full of vitamins and nutrients you wouldn't normally think go together (Like adding nuts to your oatmeal for extra protein in your diet). They are little things to make the most of your meals. This is a healthy all-inclusive breakfast that actually tastes good. It has 1 serving calcium, 1 serving yellow fruit, 1/2 serving protein, 1/2 serving other fruit, 1 1/2 serving whole grains. Thank you Mike for introducing me to such a great book!

Serves: 1
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Recipe By: "Eating Well When your Expecting" Heidi Murkoff

Ingredients:

1/4 cup apple juice
1 cup milk
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
6 dried apricot halves, chopped
1 TBSP wheat germ
pinch of cinnamon
1 TBSP chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

Directions:

1. Put all ingredients, except nuts, in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave on high for 3 minutes.
3. Add nuts and stir well before serving. You can also add milk to cool it down.