Chai Oatmeal

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Chai Oatmeal JoAnn Guest Jun 23, 2003 11:20 PDT

Chai Oatmeal

Be sure to use the long-cooking oatmeal for the lowest glycemic choice!

 

4 cups water

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground clover

pinch ground black pepper

1 cup steel cut (Irish or Scottish) oatmeal

1/4 cup butter (optional)

2 teaspoons ground flaxseed

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon agave nectar or alternative sweetener (to taste)

 

 

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, adding the spices. Add

the oatmeal, butter and flaxseed, stirring. Reduce the heat; simmer for

30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a small bit of water, if needed,

during cooking. Stir in the cream and sweetener.

 

Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

 

1 serving:

11 g. total fat; 21 g. total carbs (with agave or fructose) 16 total

carbs (with alternative sweetener); 4 g. dietary fiber; 4g. protein

 

174 calories

 

Exchanges:

1 starch/bread; 2 fat

 

 

 

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