Chai Oatmeal

Rolled oats simmered in sweet, spice-infused milk make an exquisite breakfast cereal. Oat bran not only boosts the fiber, it also makes the oatmeal creamy and thick.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk (Organic Valley Dairy)

1/4 teaspoon salt (Hain Sea Salt)

1/4 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Frontier)

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric (Organic)

2 teaspoons honey, plus more to taste Organic Maple Syrup

1/8 teaspoon Organic Vanilla Extract*

3/4 cup Rolled Oats*

2 tablespoons Oat Bran*

Combine the milk, salt, and spices in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly; add the honey, vanilla (if desired), oats, and bran (if desired), and stir until combined. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy. Serve hot with additional honey to taste.

Makes 2 servings

Nutritional information: 248 calories, 6g Fat (3g Sat. Fat, 2g Mono, 1g Poly) 12g Protein, 5g Fiber, 14mg Cholesterol, 2mg Iron, 387mg Sodium