Breakfast/Brunch : Cereals Last Updated: Jul 14th, 2009 - 10:38:23 Oat Bran with Pears & Pecans By Sandra Woodruff  Printer friendly page Yield: 1 serving 1/2 cup oat bran 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat milk or evaporated nonfat or low-fat milk 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup chopped canned (drained) pears in juice 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans 1. Place the oat bran and cinnamon in a 1-quart pot and stir to mix. Stir in the milk, water, and pears. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 1 minute or until the cereal is soft and the liquid is absorbed. 2. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving. Stir in the pecans and top with some additional milk and low-calorie sweetener if desired. Add a sprinkling of dried cranberries or raisins if desired. Nutritional Facts (per serving) Calories: 276    Carbohydrates: 49 g   Fiber: 9.6 g   Fat: 11.6 g    Sat. Fat: 1.5 g     Cholesterol: 2 mg      Protein: 13.6 g   Sodium: 69 mg    Calcium: 193 mg Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 nonfat milk, 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat © Copyright 2005 by eatsmarttoday.com Top of Page