Apple-Cranberry Grains

Name: Apple-Cranberry Grains
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup fresh cranberries; 1/2 cup wheat berries; 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1/2 cup oat bran; 1/2 cup medium pearl barley; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 6 cups water; Optional toppings: Milk, sliced apples, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 4 hours

Yield 16 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to healthy food, but they adore these wholesome grains. —Sherisse Dawe, Black Diamond, Alberta

Ingredients

2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup wheat berries
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
6 cups water
Optional toppings: Milk, sliced apples, dried cranberries and chopped walnuts

Directions

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until grains are tender, 4-5 hours. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 180 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

I made some changes to my diet in order to lose weight. My kids are skeptical when it comes to healthy food, but they adore these wholesome grains. —Sherisse Dawe, Black Diamond, Alberta

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