3 c  Water

    1/4 ts Salt

           Sm Apple, chopped
      2 tb Sliced Almonds

  2 2/3 c  Skim Milk

    1/2 ts Ground Cinnamon

  1 1/3 c  Regular Rolled oats

    1/4 c  Pitted whole Dates, snipped

      1 tb Brown Sugar

   In a medium saucepan combine water, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to boiling;
  stir in oats. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let stand,
  covered, till of desired consistency.
   Divide oatmeal among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with chopped apple,
  snipped dates, sliced almonds, and brown sugar. Divide milk among serving
  bowls. ********************************************** Per serving: 204
  calories, 7 g protein, 38 g carbohydrates, 4 g fat, 1 mg cholesterol, 146
  mg sodium, 315 mg potassium.