Crunchy Maple Walnut Oatmeal

A stick-to-your-ribs, I-can't-believe-this-is-healthy dish. The syrup gives the walnuts a thin, crunchy coating after baking in the oven.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup walnuts
3 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup water
1 cup oatmeal

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine walnuts, 1 1/2 tablespoons syrup and cinnamon. Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet, taking care to drain excess syrup. Bake for 5 minutes. Let walnuts cool for a few minutes, then finely chop them.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add oatmeal and 2 tablespoons syrup. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add chopped walnuts; cook for another 5 minutes.

Makes 1 serving.

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Recipe submitted by: Annie Lynch -