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                                            Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 3 Minutes Servings: 1  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Start your day with a bowl of steaming oatmeal. It is even better topped with toasted nuts, fruits, milk or cream, and do not forget to sweeten. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                * 1 cup water  |  
                                                * 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats  |  
                                                * 1 dash salt  |  
                                                * 2 teaspoons splenda® brown sugar blend  |  
                                                * 1 tablespoon chopped apple  |  
                                                * 1 dash apple pie spice  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in oats and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium heat 5 minutes. 2. Microwave Directions: Combine water, oats, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with heavy-duty plastic wrap; fold back a small edge to allow steam to escape. Microwave on HIGH 21/2 to 3 minutes; stir well. 3. Top oatmeal with SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend, chopped apple and spice. 4. Note 5. Serving Size: 1 recipe 6. Exchanges per Serving: 3 Starches 7. For a creamier oatmeal, substitute skim milk for water; proceed as directed.                              | 
                         
                         
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