Muesli

Makes about 6 1/2-cup servings

Muesli, a European breakfast standard, is made from uncooked grains traditionally soaked in fruit juice overnight. Try this updated morning treat with rolled oats that can be eaten right away.

2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup chopped dried fruit (apples, figs, apricots, etc.)
1/2 cup raisins

Combine oats, almonds, dried fruit, and raisins. Leave whole or grind in a food processor for a finer cereal.
To serve, mix with hot or cold fortified soy- or rice milk, fruit juice, or applesauce. Top with fresh fruit if desired, and let stand a few minutes before serving.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.



Per 1/2-cup serving: 196 calories; 4.6 g fat; 0.5 g saturated fat; 21% calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 6.1 g protein; 35.2 g total carbohydrates; 13 g sugar; 4.6 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 43 mg calcium; 1.8 mg iron; 0.5 mg vitamin C; 79 mcg beta-carotene; 1.8 mg vitamin E

Recipe from Healthy Eating for Life for Women by Kristine Kieswer; recipe by Jennifer Raymond,
M.S., R.D.