Three-Grain Breakfast Cereal with Walnuts and Dried Fruit |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This mixture of barley and oats with nuts and raisins will keep you going all morning. Walnuts provide omega-3 fatty acids, but pecans also work nicely in this high-fiber cereal. Serve with yogurt or milk, and top with fresh fruit. Ingredients:
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1/3 cup honey |
3 tablespoons canola oil |
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract |
4 1/2 cups regular oats |
1 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley |
3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans |
1/2 cup wheat germ |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
cooking spray |
1 (7-ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped (such as sun-maid brand) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Combine first 4 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
3. Combine oats, barley, walnuts, wheat germ, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Add syrup mixture; stir well to coat. Spread oat mixture evenly onto a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Stir in dried fruit. Cool completely.
4. Note: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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