Hiser's Haute Oatmeal

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From EatingWell:  September/October 1996

Add some oomph to your morning bowl of oatmeal with some wheat bran and dried cranberries. A touch of brown sugar ensures it doesn't taste too healthy.

2 servings, 1 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup nonfat or low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or currants
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup unprocessed wheat bran
• Sliced fresh plums, pears, apples or bananas for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine milk, cranberries (or currants), brown sugar, salt and water; heat until almost boiling. Stir in oats and bran and cook, stirring constantly, until the oatmeal starts to thicken, about 1 minute. Cover the pan and remove from the heat. Let stand until the oatmeal is creamy and has absorbed most of the liquid. Divide between 2 bowls, garnish with fruit and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving : 304 Calories; 2 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 1 g Mono; 2 mg Cholesterol; 69 g Carbohydrates; 9 g Protein; 8 g Fiber; 146 mg Sodium; 348 mg Potassium

4 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 fruit, 1 other carbohydrate, 1/2 nonfat milk