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To avoid the packaging of instant oatmeal, Lynn Lloyd experimented until she came up with her own mix, a blend of dried fruit, grains, nuts, and mellow spices. She buys 4- or 7-grain hot-cereal flakes in a health food store. You can also use a coarsely ground hot cereal. The uncooked mixture (complete step 1) will keep, stored airtight, up to a month. PREP AND COOK TIME: About 15 minutes. Ingredients:
3 cups regular rolled oats |
3 cups 4- or 7-grain cereal flakes or coarsely ground hot cereal |
1 cup chopped dried dates |
1 cup chopped dried apples |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon |
1 tablespoon ground ginger |
1 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
Directions:
1. In a large container (at least 2 1/2 qt.) with a lid, combine oats, 4-grain cereal, dates, apples, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cloves.
2. For each serving, in a 1- to 2-quart pan, bring 1 cup water to a boil over high heat. (Or, in a microwave oven in a 2- to 3-cup bowl or glass measuring cup, heat 1 cup water on full power [100%] until boiling, about 2 minutes.) Stir in 3/4 cup spiced oatmeal mix. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes, until it's as thick as you like.
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