Friday, July 23, 2010

GFCF Plumped-Up CranApple Oatmeal

A warm, hearty, breakfast that’s easy to make and tough to resist! This one will give your on-the-go family a reason to slow down and enjoy the simple pleasure of warm, delicious apples, and sweet, plumped-up cranberries swimming in a bowl of cinnamon dreaminess!

Ingredients:
1 cup vanilla almond milk*

1 cup water
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup GF oatmeal
1/2 apple (diced-any variety)
1/4 cup brown sugar**
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:  Add milk, water and dried cranberries with a pinch of salt to a saucepot and bring to a boil (be careful not to scald the milk). As the liquid warms and comes to a boil, your shriveled, dried cranberries will begin to plump into the beautiful round juicy berries they once were!


Next, add oatmeal, diced apples, brown sugar and cinnamon. Return to boil, lower heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes (or to desired texture). Garnish with walnuts if desired.

* Feel free to substitute any milk product you desire. I like Vanilla Almond milk because it adds sweetness and a warm nutty flavor.

**Honey or pure maple syrup would be suitable substitutes for brown sugar.

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