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Oatmeal, Cereal & Granola

Warm oats, berry compote, and granola bring grains into breakfast in different forms. These recipes offer choices for a bowl, a topping, or a preparation to serve with other morning dishes.

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  • Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

    Spread cheese to the edge of the warm, bacony grits “crust” to prevent any custard from seeping out while the quiche bakes. Ingredients 6 thick bacon slices 2…

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  • Chai Spice and Pear Oatmeal

    Chai Spice and Pear Oatmeal

    Ingredients 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats Dash of salt Cooking spray 1/2 pear, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon honey 1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat sweetened condensed milk 1/8…

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  • Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    Raisin Nut Oatmeal

    Busy or not, there’s no better feeling than waking up to a ready-to-eat hot breakfast. The oats, fruit and spices in this homey meal bake together overnight. Ingredients…

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  • Granola

    Granola

    Ingredients 5 cups old fashioned rolled oats 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 2/3 (228 g) honey 1/3 cup (70 g)  coconut oil or butter *…

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  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola

    Ingredients 5 cups old fashioned oats 1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter 2/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips, divided in…

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  • Sous Vide Overnight Oatmeal with Stewed Fruit Compote

    Sous Vide Overnight Oatmeal with Stewed Fruit Compote

    Ingredients Oatmeal 1 cup (90g) of oatmeal (quick-cooking rolled oats) 3 cups (710 mls )of water Pinch of salt Pinch of cinnamon Stewed Fruit Compote 3/4 of a…

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  • Overnight Oatmeal

    Ingredients 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free yogurt, any flavor ¼ cup old-fashion or quick-cook oatmeal Stir-ins Procedure In container with tight-fitting cover, mix yogurt…

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  • Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

    This baked cheese grits casserole is perfect for lazy weekend mornings. Just cook the grits in milk and butter, stir in eggs, salt, and pepper, and pop in…

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  • Steve’s Creamy Grits

    Steve’s Creamy Grits

    Ingredients 3 cups water 1/2 cup coffee creamer 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, or a little more if desired, at room temperature…

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  • Bacon-Cheddar Grits

    This side dish pairs well with fried chicken or grilled pork and shrimp. 4 slices bacon, finely chopped 1 Jalapeño, finely chopped (optional) 4½ cups water 1 cup…

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