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Three-Grain Cereal with Sunflower Seeds and Fruit

Source of Recipe


Cooking Light-J/F-03






List of Ingredients



• 1/4 cup flaxseed
  
• 1 1/2 cups steel-cut (Irish) oats
  
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
  
• 1/2 cup dried sweet cherries
  
• 1/3 cup oat bran
  
• 1/3 cup untoasted wheat germ
  
• 1/3 cup sunflower seed kernels
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 9 cups water
  






Instructions



1. Place flaxseed in a spice or coffee grinder; process until coarsely ground. Combine flaxseed, oats, and remaining ingredients except water in a large bowl, stirring well to combine.
   
   
2. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; add cereal. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover and cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly. Serve immediately.
   
   
3. Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups). 327 cal, 9.1g fat, 11g pro, 56g carb, 9.3g fiber, 0mg chol, 3.7mg iron, 300mg sod, 61mg calc.
   
   






Final Comments


Notes: Combine the dry ingredients and store in a zip-top plastic bag in the freezer. Add 1/2 cup dru cereal mix to 1 1/2 cups boiling water for each serving. You can also microwave the cereal for 3 1/2 minutes on High, stirring occasionally.