Ingredients:
3 cups water
3 cups nonfat milk
2 cups whole oats ( not instant)
1/2 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Directions:
Bring the first 5 ingredients to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes or until thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in 4 tablespoons brown sugar and the next 3 ingredients.
Spoon 1 cup of oatmeal into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle evenly with pecans and the remaining brown sugar.
Serve immediately.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.