Ontario Apple-Maple Oatmeal with Pecans |
Chock full of whole grain goodness, this oatmeal promises a warm, fruity, stick-to-your ribs breakfast perfect for cold mornings. Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
For Oatmeal:
4 cups (1 L) water
½ cup (125 mL) steel-cut oats (or Irish oatmeal)
½ cup (125 mL) wheat berries
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
2 cups (500 mL) grated apple*
1/3 cup (75 mL) maple syrup, divided
For Garnish:
2 cups (500 mL) milk
1 apple, cored and diced
¼ (50 mL ) cup chopped toasted pecans
*Variety Tip: for best results, use Ontario Empire, McIntosh, Crispin, Cortland, Spartan or Idared apples.
Directions
1. In medium saucepan, bring water to boil. Stir in oats, wheat berries and salt. Reduce heat to simmer and cook uncovered, stirring, until most of the liquid has been absorbed but oats are still al dente, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in grated apple and 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the maple syrup. Divide into four bowls and pour 1/2 cup (125 mL) milk in each bowl. Garnish with diced apple and chopped pecans and drizzle with remaining syrup.
PER SERVING:
about 360 cal, 11 g pro, 9 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 67 g carb, 6 g fibre, 10 mg chol, 230 mg sodium. %RDI: 20% calcium, 10% iron, 6% vit A, 8% vit C.
Source: www.onapples.com
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