Good Morning Oatmeal
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

For a healthy start on the day, top quick-cooking oats with vanilla yogurt, granola, and a compote of dried fruits, pears, and cinnamon simmered in apple juice.


Good Morning Oatmeal

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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Breakfast and Brunch, Cereals, Fruit, Granola, Healthy Juice, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Oatmeal, Pears, Quick and Easy, Quick and Easy Low Fat Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-3/4  cups
    apple juice
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  • 1  7-ounce package
    mixed dried fruit bits
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  • 1/3  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 3  inches
    stick cinnamon or 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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  • 2  medium
    pears, cored and chopped
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  • 5  cups
    water (or 2-1/2 cups water and 2-1/2 cups milk)
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 3  cups
    quick-cooking oats
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  • 2  6-ounces containers
    vanilla yogurt
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  • 1  cup
    granola
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Directions
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In saucepan combine juice, fruit bits, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes. Add pears. Cook, covered, 10 minutes. Cool; remove cinnamon stick. Drain, discard liquid. In saucepan bring water and salt to boiling. Add oats. Reduce heat to medium; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. To serve, top with fruit mixture, yogurt, and granola. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 357, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 204 mg, Carbohydrate 74 g, Total Sugar 28 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 11%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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