Oatmeal And Teff With Cinnamon And Dried Fruit Food

OATMEAL AND TEFF WITH CINNAMON AND DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• The night before, stir together rolled oats, teff, salt, cinnamon and chopped apricots or raisins in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Bring water to a boil and pour over mixture. Add honey and stir, then cover bowl with a plate.
• In the morning, microwave mixture for 2 minutes on 100 percent power. Remove bowl from microwave and carefully remove plate (bowl will be hot and steam will rise from cereal). Stir mixture, cover again and return to microwave. Heat for 1 to 2 minutes longer, until mixture is no longer watery.
• Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle chopped nuts over the top. Add other toppings of your choice and serve.

BAKED OATMEAL WITH DRIED FRUIT

Steps:

• Directions.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a small bowl mix the milk, agave syrup, egg substitute, coconut oil and cinnamon together.
• In a larger bowl combine the oats, (chopped)dried fruit, (chopped)walnuts and the baking powder.
• Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the oats and mix well.
• Spoon the mixture into a 8 x 8 inch pan coated with cooking spray and bake for 30-40 minutes, until top is firm and a toothpick comes out clean in the center.

OATMEAL WITH DRIED FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• This recipe makes enough compote for 13 servings (a complete 18oz container of quick cooking oatmeal); Or you can store compote in the fridge while you make individual servings of oatmeal.
• Compote.
• In a medium saucepan combine fruit and water.
• Bring to a slow boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Oatmeal.
• In a large saucepan bring water to a full boil.
• Add rolled oats, reduce heat to medium and stir for 1 minute.
• Cover and let set for 5-10 minutes until oatmeal is “set”.
• To serve: Place a layer of oatmeal and a layer of compote in a bowl.
• Repeat.
• Sprinkle top with a dusting of cinnamon (optional).
• Serve topped with warm milk or cream.
• (optional).

FRUIT & NUT BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a bowl, mix oats, baking powder and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, brown sugar and oil until blended; stir into oat mixture. Fold in apple, cranberries and walnuts., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until set and the edges are lightly browned, 35-40 minutes. Slice and serve with milk., Freeze option: Freeze cooled individual pieces on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer pieces to airtight freezer containers; return to the freezer. To use, microwave each piece on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.

FRUITY BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Combine eggs, milk and butter; add to the dry ingredients. Stir in apple, peaches and blueberries. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve with milk if desired.