Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3                 c.  water
     1/2           tsp  cinnamon
     1/4           tsp  salt
  1 1/3              c  regular oatmeal
  1              small  apple chopped
     1/4             c  snipped dates
  2               tbsp  sliced almonds
  1               tbsp  brown sugar
  2 2/3              c  skim milk

Preparation:

In a medium saucepan combine water, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil, stir in oats. Cook 5 mins. stirring occasionally. Let stand covered, till of desired consistency. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top each bowl of oatmeal with some chopped apple snipped dates sliced almonds and brown sugar. Divide milk the serving bowls.

Nutritional Information:

371 Calories (kcal); 11g Total Fat; (25% calories from fat); 26g Protein; 45g Carbohydrate; 12mg Cholesterol; 896mg Sodium