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Heart-Healthy Oatmeal Recipe (Cholesterol-Friendly)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or low-fat milk
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Bring the water or milk to a boil.
- Add the oats and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the diced apple and cinnamon during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and mix in the flaxseed.
- Top with walnuts and honey if desired.
- Serve warm.
Why it may help
- Oats contain soluble fiber (beta-glucan), which can help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
- Flaxseed and walnuts provide heart-healthy fats.
- Apples add fiber and natural sweetness.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2
