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Apple-Cranberry Grains

Name: Apple-Cranberry Grains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh cranberries; 1/2 cup wheat berries; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1/2 cup oat bran; 1/2 cup medium pearl barley; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 6 cups water; Milk

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

10 servings

These delicious slow-cooker grains are perfect. I set my slow cooker to start automatically overnight and a hearty breakfast is ready in the morning, making this quick and healthy recipe a favorite in my home. —Sherisse Dawe, Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada

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Ingredients

2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup wheat berries
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 cups water
Milk

Directions

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until grains are tender. Serve with milk.

Editor's Note: Look for oat bran cereal near the hot cereals or in the natural foods section. Look for quinoa in the cereal, rice or organic food aisle.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup (calculated without milk): 286 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein.

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