Email to mhudgins@q.com      

03/07/2011 National Cereal Day Warm 'n' Fruity Breakfast Cereal

Source of Recipe

Taste Of Home


Recipe Introduction

Who doesn't love cereal? With so many different types from which to choose, there really is something for everyone! Cereal was invented during the Colonial era when housewives started to serve popcorn with sugar and cream for breakfast. Today, nearly half of all Americans start their day with a bowl of cereal! Studies show that breakfast is indeed the most important meal of the day. It can help improve your energy level, concentration, and mood. The healthiest types of cereal are made from whole grains and contain fiber and protein. One serving of most cereals can also provide 10 to 25 percent of the daily value for more than 10 essential nutrients! Fun fact: there are approximately 2.7 billion boxes of cereal sold each year. That’s enough packages to circle around the globe thirteen times! Does all of this talk about cereal make you hungry? Celebrate National Cereal Day with a nice big bowl of your favorite cereal! My Punch Bowl

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 03/07/2011 National Cereal Day Warm 'n' Fruity Breakfast Cereal


Warm 'n' Fruity Breakfast Cereal


5 cups water
2 cups seven-grain cereal
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chopped walnuts, optional




Recipe

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients.

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until fruits are softened.

Sprinkle individual servings with walnuts if desired.

Yield: 10 cups.