Swiss Oatmeal
Flavored with dried fruits, honey, and spices, this oatmeal can be prepared up to three days ahead, so virtually no morning prep time is required. When you're ready for breakfast, your breakfast is ready for you.
Ingredients
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1-1/2 cups water
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3/4 cup steel-cut oats
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3/4 cup fat-free milk
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1 6-oz. carton plain low-fat yogurt
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3 Tbsp. honey
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1/4 tsp. apple pie or pumpkin pie spice
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup assorted dried fruit, such as cranberries; blueberries; snipped apples; apricots, or plums (prunes); and/or dried fruit bits
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1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted
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Sliced banana (optional)
Directions
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In 2-quart saucepan combine water and oats. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes (oats will not be tender). Remove from heat; transfer to mixing bowl. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in milk, yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, apple pie spice, salt, and dried fruits. Cover; chill 12 hours or up to 3 days.
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To serve*, heat oatmeal in saucepan over low heat 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon honey. Divide among serving bowls. Top with almonds and sliced banana. Makes 3-1/4 cups (5, 2/3-cup servings).
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*Note: Oatmeal may be served at room temperature; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 228, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 102 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g, Total Sugar 20 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 13%, Iron 3%.
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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