Breakfast/Brunch : Cereals Last Updated: Jul 14th, 2009 - 10:29:07 Oatmeal with Apricots & Pecans By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 1 serving 1/2 cup old-fashioned (5-minute) oatmeal 1 tablespoon wheat bran 1 tablespoon wheat germ 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots (or substitute dried cherries, dried plums, raisins, or other dried fruits) 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat milk 1/2 cup water 1 1/2 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts 1. Place the oats, wheat bran, wheat germ, and apricots in a bowl (about 3 1/2 cup capacity). Add the milk and water and stir to mix. 2. Place the bowl in a microwave oven and cover with a microwave splatter shield. Cook at high power for 2 minutes. Stir, and cook for an additional minute or two or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Watch closely during the last part of cooking. Stir, if needed, to prevent the oatmeal from boiling over. 3. Let sit for a minute or two before serving. Top with the pecans and add some additional milk and low-calorie sweetener if desired. Nutritional Facts (per serving) Calories: 339   Carbohydrates: 48 g  Fiber: 8.9 g  Fat: 11.8 g   Sat. Fat: 1.4 g    Cholesterol: 2 mg     Protein: 15 g  Sodium: 68 mg   Calcium: 191 mg Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 nonfat milk, 1/2 fruit, 2 fat © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page