Tasty Tuesday: Apricot Nut Oatmeal

Roasted Walnuts

Yield: 8 2-Tablespoon Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw walnuts

Directions:

1. Spread nuts on baking sheet in a single layer.

2. Roast in a 275℉ oven for 35 minutes.

3. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

4. Store in airtight container.

Apricot Nut Oatmeal

Yield: 3 1-cup servings

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup water

• ¼ cup dried apricots, minced

• ⅛ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

• ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla plant-based milk

• ¾ cup old fashioned oats

• 6 Tablespoons Roasted Walnuts

Directions:

1. Use a small food processor to chop the apricots.

2. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil.

3. Add oats to saucepan and stir. Reduce heat to low and cover.

4. Cook to desired consistency (approximately 5-10 minutes).

5. Top each serving with 2-Tablespoons Roasted Walnuts, chia seeds or other nuts/seeds of choice.

Variation: Use steel-cut oats in place of old-fashioned oats and add an additional ¾ cup water.

Hints: Freezes well.

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