APPLE-CRANBERRY GRAINS

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These delicious slow-cooker grains are perfect. I set my slow cooker to start automatically overnight and a hearty breakfast is ready in the morning, making this quick and healthy recipe a favorite in my home. -Sherisse Dawe, Black Diamond, Alberta, Canada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
Milk

Steps:

In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until grains are tender. Serve with milk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.