Fruited Irish Oatmeal
From: Better Homes and GardensMake this slow cooker oatmeal for weekend guests or anytime you want a hot, no-fuss breakfast. Be sure to use steel-cut Irish oats; no other type will stand up to long cooking.
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
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Ingredients
2 cups steel-cut Irish oats
5 cups water
1 cup apple juice
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup snipped dried apricots
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Brown sugar or maple syrup
Chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
Milk
Directions
1. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine oats, water, apple juice, cranberries, raisins, apricots, the 1/4 cup maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt.
2. Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
3. Serve oatmeal with brown sugar or additional maple syrup, chopped nuts, and milk. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Test Kitchen Tip
To reheat, place a single serving of oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on 100-percent power (high) for 1 minute; stir. Cook, covered, for 15 to 30 seconds more or until heated through.
To reheat, place a single serving of oatmeal in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on 100-percent power (high) for 1 minute; stir. Cook, covered, for 15 to 30 seconds more or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 320, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 187 mg, Carbohydrate 57 g, Total Sugar 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 2%, Calcium 10%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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