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10/29/2011 National Oatmeal Day Spiced Oatmeal

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Recipe Introduction

Oatmeal is an extremely healthy, versatile food that can be eaten any time of day. It is perfect for breakfast because it's very filling and is also great as a snack because it does not have too many calories! And, don't forget about oatmeal cookies which are a yummy dessert. Here's an oatmeal related tidbit: the Quaker Oats Man is one of the oldest advertising mascots in America. He became the first registered trademark for this breakfast cereal in 1877 and was purposely made to reflect the Quaker faith and its values of honesty, integrity, and purity. The Quakers tried to have their association with the Quaker Oats cereal removed, but they lost the court battle. Enjoy National Oatmeal Day and celebrate its history and tastiness!

List of Ingredients

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Spiced Oatmeal


• 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


Recipe



• 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.