Fruit & Oat Cereal II

Submitted by The Daycare Lady

"Packed with protein and high in complex carbohydrates, this tasty mix will keep you going well into lunchtime."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 9 1/2 cups
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
• 1 cup shredded wheat cereal, crumbled
• 1 cup natural bran or 1 cup all-bran cereal
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup walnuts, almonds, pecans or 1 cup cashews, unsalted
• 1⁄2 cup dates, pitted
• 1 cup dried prunes, apricots, pears, apples or 1 cup banana, chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal,wheat flakes,bran,wheat germ, and nuts. Add the dates and dried fruit and toss to combine the ingredients and coat the fruit with the oatmeal mixture. Add the raisins and dry milk and stir gently to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
2. Place the cereal in an airtight container or self-sealing plastic bag. Label and date, and store for up to 2 months in the refrigerator.