Prep time: about 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 c. water
• ½ c. rolled oats
• dash of salt
• ¼ c. applesauce
• pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tsp. brown sugar

Utensils:

• cooking pot
• measuring cups and spoons
• stove (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
• mixing spoon
• serving bowl

Directions:

1. Pour the water, oats, and salt into a medium-size pot on the stovetop.
2. Heat the mixture until it boils, then turn the heat to low.
3. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the applesauce and cinnamon.
4. Cook on low heat and continue to stir the mixture for 5 minutes.
5. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and sprinkle the brown sugar on top.
6. Allow the oatmeal to cool for a minute before digging in.

Serves: 1

Serving size: 1 bowl

Nutritional analysis (per serving):
390 calories
13 g protein
6 g fat
74 g carbohydrate
9 g fiber
0 mg cholesterol
302 mg sodium
64 mg calcium
4.3 mg iron

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N