Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Instant oats are great for a quick, filling breakfast, especially during the cooler months when the morning air is a bit crisp. In this recipe, we add a generous helping of cinnamon and applesauce to add some sweetness and spice to the oatmeal. This is also a very low sodium meal, so you can save a little extra salt to use later on a more savory lunch or dinner.

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A couple of things to note:

  • Oats tend to puff up quite a bit during the cooking process. You’ll want to use a microwave-safe bowl that is bigger than you think you need to cook these. The dry oats and milk should take up no more than 1/3 of the bowl before you put it in the microwave, otherwise you risk spilling over!
  • When choosing a milk, I do recommend a plant-based milk as the majority of these are much lower in protein than cow’s milk. Be sure to read the ingredient labels though. There’s about a 50/50 chance that a plant based milk will have a phosphorus additive in it, so you’ll want to check labels until you find one that doesn’t have that! Also, if you are watching your calcium intake, be sure to check the calcium on the food label. Many of these milks will also have a lot of added calcium. For this recipe, I am using a vanilla flavored almond milk. You can also check out our Kidney Friendly Milk Guide for more information on milk and kidney friendly brands you can buy.
  • This recipe is fairly low fat. To complete the meal, I recommend serving with an ounce of your favorite low-protein nut and another serving of fruit.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Recipe by Lauren Gleason, Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition

Nutrition:

Calories: 201
Protein: 4.3g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 17g
Fat: 3.6g
Sodium: 96mg
Potassium: 254mg
Phos: 121mg
Bioavailable Phos: 35mg
Calcium: 322mg
Course: BreakfastCuisine: CKD Non-DialysisDifficulty: Easy

Nutrition:

Calories: 201
Protein: 4.3g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 17g
Fat: 3.6g
Sodium: 96mg
Potassium: 254mg
Phos: 121mg
Bioavailable Phos: 35mg
Calcium: 322mg
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

3

minutes
Cooking time

2

minutes
Calories

201

kcal
Total time

5

minutes

A more kidney friendly oatmeal than your typical packaged, pre-flavored oatmeal!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup quick cooking oats

  • 1/4 t ground cinnamon

  • 2/3 cup almond milk

  • 1/4 cup applesauce

Directions

  • Add oats and cinnamon to an oversized, microwave safe bowl. Stir with a spoon to mix cinnamon and prevent cinnamon clumps.
  • Add almond milk and microwave for 2 minutes on high.
  • Mix in applesauce and allow to cool for 2 minutes. Oatmeal will thicken as it cools.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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