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OK OK OK so oatmeal is good for you. Yes, and I even like it, especially in the morning. Add oatmeal to dried cherries and you have really got yourself a breakfast that is worth talking about. First order your dried cherries: I recommend ordering them from South Ridge Farms. Go to their web site and you will find them. They are the best I have found. I have even tried dried cherries from Michigan, Washington, Oregon, and Wisconsin. I think the west grows the best cherries for drying. When you make this recipe you will throw away the instant cereal in favor of this Cherry Oatmeal Bake.
CHERRY OATMEAL BAKE= Oats and cherries pack a dietary punch in this yummy breakfast or brunch dish.
1/2 cup dried tart cherries 1/2 cup quick oats, uncooked 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 cups skim milk 1/4 cup egg substitute 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Combine cherries, oats, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in milk, egg substitute and almond extract. Spray four 10-ounce custard cups with nonstick cooking spray. Divide mixture evenly between custard cups. Place filled cups on baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 30 to 40 minutes, or until centers are still slightly soft. Serve warm. Makes 4 servings. Nutrition Facts per Serving: 195 calories, 1.5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 2.5 mg cholesterol, 165 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 8 g protein. Dietary Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 low-fat milk 2177