Creamy Date Porridge for 2

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Creamy Date Porridge

 

2 cups nonfat or low-fat milk

1 cup oats

1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

sliced bananas or apples (optional)

plain nonfat yogurt (optional)

 

Combine milk, oats, dates, brown sugar, salt and stick in a saucepan over medium

heat. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring, until mixture is thick and creamy,

about 4 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick; stir in vanilla.

Spoon into bowls and top with walnuts, sliced bananas or apples and plain nonfat

yogurt (if desired). Serves 2.