Blueberry Almond Oatmeal

Blueberry Almond Oatmeal
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup water or milk
1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
1-2 Tablespoons almond butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 Tablespoons almonds

Mix all ingredients except for the almonds in a medium microwave-safe bowl. For an oatmeal with more texture and crunch, use crunchy almond butter and/or stir in a spoonful of chopped almonds. Microwave on medium (50%) power for 2 minutes. Stir, and microwave for an additional 11/2 - 2 minutes on medium power, until thickened and set. Garnish with whole almonds, and additional cinnamon or almond butter if desired. 

This is an oatmeal recipe I created myself on the fly one morning, when I was looking for something a little different. Almonds and blueberries seem to be a good combination, and a hint of cinnamon ties them together. This quick, simple, and piping hot bowl of breakfast contains hearty whole grains, fruit, protein, and calcium if you choose to use milk. It is a complete and tasty breakfast, and far from a bowl of bland oatmeal.