Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix

Want to jazz up your morning bowl of oatmeal?  Tired of buying those expensive little packets of flavored oatmeal.....Give this a try.... Feel free to substitute raisins or other dried fruit for the apples.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Apple-Cinnamon-Oatmeal-Mix

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix

• 6 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1-1/3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 cup dried apples, diced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• ADDITIONAL INGREDIENT (for each serving):
• 1/2 cup water OR use fat free milk and don't add the powdered milk above

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 8 cups total. (16 servings)
• To prepare oatmeal: Shake mix well. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil; slowly stir in 1/2 cup mix. Cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until oatmeal reaches desired consistency. Yield: 1 serving.

Nutritional Facts:One serving equals 176 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 2 starch.