Oatmeal with Fruit and Nuts

Ingredients

 * 3 cup water
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * sm apple, chopped
 * 2 tbsp sliced almonds
 * 2 2/3 cup skim milk
 * 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
 * 1 1/3 cup regular rolled oats
 * 1/4 cup pitted whole dates, snipped
 * 1 tbsp brown sugar

Directions
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