Oatmeal Brunch Casserole
Recipe from Diabetic Living

Oats and the soluble fiber that comes with them help moderate blood sugar levels by slowing digestion. They taste great combined with fruits and nuts in this hearty breakfast casserole.


Oatmeal Brunch Casserole

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Ingredients
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 1 cup
    fat-free milk
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  • 1 1/2 teaspoons
    margarine or butter
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  • 1/2 cup
    regular rolled oats
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  • 1/2 cup
    chopped apple or pear
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  • 3 tablespoons
    dried tart cherries or golden raisins
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  • 2 tablespoons
    coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 1/8 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2 teaspoons
    brown sugar
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Directions
1.
Lightly coat a 1-quart casserole with cooking spray; set aside. In a small saucepan bring the milk and margarine to boiling. Slowly stir in oats. Stir in apple, dried cherries, walnuts, vanilla, and salt. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Pour into the prepared casserole.
2.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake about 5 minutes more or until bubbly around the edges. Cool slightly. If desired, serve the warm oatmeal with additional milk. Makes 2 servings.

For 4 servings
Prepare as above, except use a 1 1/2-quart casserole and a medium saucepan (in step 1).

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 299, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 248 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Total Sugar 24 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 5%, Calcium 18%, Iron 8%. Exchanges: Fruit 1, Starch 1.5, Milk .5, Fat 1.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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