Cranberry-Almond Cereal Mix
Keep this cereal recipe mixed and on hand. Cook one or two servings at a time.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
22 mins
Servings:
4 2/3 cups, 14 (1/3-cup) servings.
Ingredients
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1 cup regular rolled oats
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1 cup quick-cooking barley
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1 cup bulgur, cracked wheat, or amaranth seeds
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1 cup dried cranberries, snipped dried apricots, or raisins
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1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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1/3 cup sugar
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1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp. salt
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Fat-free milk (optional)
Directions
1.
In a large bowl stir together oats, barley, bulgur, cranberries, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cover tightly and store at room temperature up to 2 months or freeze up to 6 months (stir or shake mixture before measuring).
2.
For 2 breakfast servings, in a small saucepan bring 1-1/3 cups water to boiling. Add 2/3 cup of the cereal mix. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes or until cereal reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with milk. Makes 4 2/3 cups, 14 (1/3-cup) servings.
Microwave directions
For 1 breakfast serving, in a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl combine 3/4 cup water and 1/3 cup cereal mix. Microwave, uncovered, on 50% power (medium) for 8 to 11 minutes or until cereal reaches desired consistency, stirring once. Stir before serving. If desired, serve with milk.
Nutrition information
Calories 158, Total Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 44 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Total Sugar 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Fruit .5, Starch 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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