Spice It Up

By Mona Laru

Wake up your taste buds this fall with seasonings. Open up the spice cabinet and add something new, like cinnamon, to your meals. Cinnamon is believed to help regulate blood sugar, which promotes everything from good moods to better concentration.

Creamy Steel Cut Oatmeal with Fresh Berries

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Yields: 2 Servings

 

Ingredients:

1 cup steel cut oatmeal
½ cup blueberries
½ cup strawberries
½ cup blackberries
¼ cup almond milk
1 tbsp cinnamon
½ tbsp ground cloves

 

Directions

Cook oatmeal according to directions. When there are 5 minutes left to cook, add berries, almond milk, cinnamon and cloves. On low heat, mix to blend the flavors from all ingredients. Divide into two servings.