In recent years, pomegranates have emerged as one of the healthiest fruits due to their powerful antioxidants. Here’s a quick spin on plain oatmeal you can enjoy for its delicious flavor while reaping the great benefits of this superfood.

　　

Ingredients

makes 1 (scant 1-cup) serving

　　1/2 cup water

　　1/2 cup 100% pomegranate juice

　　Pinch salt

　　1/2 cup old-fashioned oats

　　1 to 2 teaspoons brown sugar, not packed

　　

Step 1

Bring the water, juice, and salt to a rapid boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the oats and turn the heat to medium. Cook the oats 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is almost absorbed. Cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Allow it to sit 5 minutes, and then stir in the sugar. Serve immediately.

　　

nutrition information

Step 2

Calories: 231

　　

Step 3

Protein: 8g

　　

Step 4

Carbohydrates: 47g

　　

Step 5

Fat: 3g

　　

Step 6

Saturated Fat: 0g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 0mg

　　

Step 8

Fiber: 4g

　　

Step 9

Sodium: 89mg

　　Reprinted with permission from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2010 Devin Alexander. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved.Devin Alexander is the author of The Most Decadent Diet Ever, Fast Food Fix, and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers The Biggest Loser Cookbook and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. She was a chef on NBC's The Biggest Loser and the host of Healthy Decadence on Discover Health and FitTV.