DASH-Friendly Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apples softened right in the oatmeal pot practically melt into the oats, so you get little pockets of sweetness in almost every spoonful.

Cooked in unsweetened almond milk with cinnamon standing in for a heavier hand of sugar, this oatmeal keeps both added sugar and sodium low, which lines up well with a DASH-style approach to breakfast. Ground flaxseed stirred in at the end adds fiber, and a scatter of walnuts on top brings some healthy fat and crunch to an otherwise soft bowl.

Stir occasionally while it simmers so the oats don't stick to the bottom of the pan, and let it sit a minute off the heat to thicken before serving.