Nutty Apricot Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups AE Milk (Fat Free or Lowfat)
• 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/4 cup AE Milk (We like Whole Milk for added creaminess), warmed
• 4 teaspoons slivered almonds

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring milk, apricots, brown sugar, and cinnamon to a gentle boil.  Add extract and oatmeal, mix to coat grains, return to simmer, lower heat and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.  Portion into two bowls, pour warmed milk over top, and sprinkle with slivered almonds.

Adapted from http://www.whymilk.com/recipes.

Makes 2 servings.