Recipe of the month: Fruity oatmeal yogurt parfaits

If you are looking for a heart-healthy, no-fuss breakfast, this is it.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen sliced hulled strawberries, thawed and patted dry if frozen (see Tip below)
• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries or fresh or frozen halved blackberries, or a combination, thawed and patted dry if frozen (see Tip below)
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
• 2 cups fat-free plain Greek yogurt

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, gently stir together the strawberries, blueberries, honey, and cinnamon.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and oats to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. In each parfait glass, layer: 1/4 cup oatmeal, 1/4 cup fruit mixture, 1/4 cup yogurt, and 1/4 cup fruit mixture. Repeat the layers.

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