Friday, February 14, 2014

Think you don't have time for breakfast............

Make this for breakfast all week.

Overnight Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Yield: 4 Servings
Adapted from Our Best Bites

Ingredients: non-stick cooking spray
2 large tart apples chopped
1 1/2 cups skim milk or almond milk
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup whole grain oats
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cinnamon (more or less to your taste)
2 tablespoons milled/ground flaxseed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Additional Toppings 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries) , 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)

Spray a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Combine chopped apples, milk, water, oats, sugar, butter, and flax- stirring to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours (overnight). Stir in 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt into the oatmeal just before serving. If desired, serve with additional toppings (1 tablespoon dried fruit and 1 tablespoon chopped nuts, each)

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