Avocado & Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl

Topping warm oats with avocado instead of butter or cream is a small swap that changes the whole character of this bowl.

Oats bring soluble fiber, a type well known for how it interacts with cholesterol in the body, and avocado layers on a source of unsaturated fat that's generally considered a better choice than saturated fats when it comes to cholesterol-conscious eating — together they're the reason this bowl carries its cholesterol tag. Ground flaxseed adds a bit more fiber and a plant source of omega-3s, and blueberries bring natural sweetness so the honey at the end stays optional. None of it requires any real cooking skill, just a pot of simmering oats and a few minutes of assembly.

Add the avocado just before eating so it stays fresh and doesn't brown sitting on the warm oats.