Name: Quick Fruity Oatmeal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cup water; 2 cup skim milk; 2 cup regular (not instant) rolled oats; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup raisins or chopped pitted prunes; Ground cinnamon, to taste; 2 apples or firm pears, shredded; Skim milk, warmed, for serving; Brown sugar, for serving

Quick Fruity Oatmeal

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Quick Fruity Oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast for any day. It is quick and easy, but this isn't your average cold cereal. The fruit and raisins make this oatmeal extra special and extra sweet!

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Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time10 min

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 cups skim milk
2 cups regular (not instant) rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup raisins or chopped pitted prunes
Ground cinnamon, to taste
2 apples or firm pears, shredded
Skim milk, warmed, for serving
Brown sugar, for serving

Instructions

In a heavy saucepan, combine water, milk, oats and salt and place over a medium-high heat.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 5 minutes.
Stir in the prunes or raisins, apples or pears, and cinnamon and continue to simmer, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes more or until tender.
Spoon into bowls. Pass milk and sugar at the table.

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Recipe Warrior

Jan 14, 2011

@jnelson 7939620 - Thanks for catching this! We have updated this recipe to answer your question. The recipe as it now stands should be correct. - FaveHealthyRecipes Editors

Julie N 5321

Jan 14, 2011

Shouldn't the recipe call for 2 cups of rolled oats instead of just 2 teaspoons?