I'm always interested to see what kind of "healthy" menu items major fast food chains can come up with (and advertise incessantly, perhaps in the hopes of making consumers forget about the greasy remainder of the menu). Yesterday, I received a coupon for a free cup of McDonald's new fruit & maple oatmeal, so I tried it out this morning. It featured diced apples, dried cranberries, and golden raisins.
I'm pretty serious about my oatmeal, but, overall, it wasn't bad. They didn't overdo the sugar, and the oatmeal wasn't gummy at all - it was towards the other, more watery, end of the spectrum (most likely because it was instant oatmeal). Paired with a small coffee (just $1!), this was a decent breakfast for a fast food joint.
I have discovered true steel cut oatmeal. It is amazing. I made it in my new crockpot and realized I didn't like it before because I hadn't cooked it long enough. It is not a fast food! But a big pot can be made and then reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast. This recipe was made with maple syrup, cranberries, salt and cinnamon. Delicious. I am a new convert. Bob's Mill was the brand
ReplyDeleteHMM I've heard of such a thing but they don't carry it at my regular grocery store. Might have to check out Harris Teeter or Trader Joe's for that one! :)
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