Apple-Cranberry Grains

Name: Apple-Cranberry Grains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Breakfast Recipes, Comfort Food Recipes
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

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

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.

Editor's Note

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.