Warm 'n' Fruity Breakfast Cereal

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 5 cups water
• 2 cups seven-grain cereal
• 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped dates
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Chopped walnuts, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until fruits are softened. Sprinkle individual servings with walnuts if desired. Yield: 10 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without walnuts) equals 185 calories, 3 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.