TOASTED MUESLI

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"Here's a healthy start to the day that can be made ahead, then the crisp mixture can be eaten quickly on the way to work or school," notes Jennifer Wilson, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sunflower kernels
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup finely chopped dates
2 tablespoons oat bran
1 cup bran flakes
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon sugar
1-3/4 cups fat-free milk, optional

Steps:

In a 15x10x1-in. baking pan, combine the oats, sunflower kernels and almonds. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until almonds are golden. , Place dates and oat bran in a large bowl; stir to coat dates with oat bran. Add the toasted oat mixture, bran flakes, wheat germ, raisins and sugar; stir gently to combine. Serve with milk if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges