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Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping Recipe

I always find oatmeal to be a little plain for my tastes, but this unique topping really adds some character. I've been interested in cooking as long as I can remember...I even made my own wedding cake some 67 years ago!

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Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 10 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups toasted wheat germ
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Directions

In a greased 8-in. square baking dish, combine the wheat germ, orange peel and cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat brown sugar and butter until butter is melted. Pour over wheat germ mixture; stir to coat.
Bake at 275° for 20-30 minutes or until browned, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Serve with oatmeal, fruit or waffles. Yield: 2-1/2 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 139 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 12 mg cholesterol, 52 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Orange Breakfast Crunch Topping in Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook , p80