Farina and Fruit For Two

Submitted by Dancer

"Very nice for a cold day."

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup skim milk
• 2 pitted dates, chopped
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons uncooked farina
• 1⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon margarine, reduced-calorie
• sugar substitute, to equal 2 tbsps. sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

directions

1. Combine milk, dates, and salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
2. Gradually stir in farina and vanilla.
3. Reduce and simmer, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
4. Remove from heat; add margarine and sugar substitute, stirring until margarine melts.
5. Spoon mixture into a hot serving bowl, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
6. Serve hot.