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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (148g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 131
Calories from Fat 14		(10%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 1.6g	2%
	Saturated Fat 0.4g	2%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg		0%
Sodium 73mg		3%
Potassium 305mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 21.3g		7%
	Dietary Fiber 2.3g	9%
	Sugars 0.7g
Protein 8.2g		16%
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Skiers Swiss Cereal (Rainy Day Breakfast)

Recipe #238466 | 15 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: MarraMamba
Jul 3, 2007

I found this in a Diane Mott Davidson mystery book. It is SO easy and flavorful, put it together the night before then cook it on the stove top in the morning. Never a big fan of porridge or oatmeal, this one changed my mind. I use all sorts of different fruit depending on mood and what is at hand. Apples, blueberries, or banana along with the mentioned dried cherries work perfectly. As do raisins and nuts. The sitting overnight lets the fruit flavor permeate the oats and milk and you end up with ambrosia. hmm coconut would be good to try it with as well. lemon or lime zest? the combinations to taste are endless. runs for my pantry

SERVES 4 , 1/2 cup (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oat
1 teaspoon orange zest, very finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons dried tart cherries
2 cups skim milk, i use half and half
brown sugar
cream or butter or milk

Directions

1
The night before, combine the oats, zest, cinnamon, and cherries in a glass bowl. Stir well, then stir in the milk. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
2
In the morning, place the mixture in a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to a simmer.
3
Lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the mixture is thick.
4
Serve immediately, either as it is or with brown sugar or granulated sugar, and cream, butter, or milk.

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From: Debbwl

On Aug 17, 2009

What a nice the surprise this turned out to be. The mix or orange zest, cinnamon and cherries is a great combo. This turns out so creamy and it is nice in the morning to just heat and run. Did add a spoon of brown sugar. Thanks so much for the post will be making again.

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From: katew

On Aug 13, 2009

Fabulous ! I used sultanas instead of the cherries and i just loved the use of cinnamon here - thanks Marra !!

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From: CoffeeB

On Jul 3, 2009

This is a great recipe and oh so yummy and filling for a work-day for me painting my DS's house outside. I was looking for some to fill me up and this hit the spot. I have oatmeal most mornings and so I was looking for something just a touch different. I used steel-cut oats, but other than that followed your recipe ingredients exactly. I did use skim milk. Good stuff here. Made for ZaarStars.

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From: White Rose Child

On May 18, 2009

Really nice, creamy oatmeal! I've wanted to try this for a while and am glad I finally did. I used flavored soymilks: half vanilla and half strawberry. Couldn't taste the strawberry, but I think that would have been a nice flavor addition, so next time I might add some frozen berries to make this like "strawberries and cream" Thanks!