Recipes for Kids
Fruity Oatmeal                        

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This really doesn't take much more time to make than a bowl of cold cereal. And warms you up much better!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup chopped peeled peaches or chopped apple 1/4 cup dried cherries, raisins, or snipped pitted whole dates 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup skim milk

Directions:

In a medium saucepan bring water and salt to boiling. Stir in oats, peaches or apple, raisins, and cinnamon. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 2 minutes. Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls. Pour 2 tablespoons milk over each serving.

Makes 4 servings.