Low-Fat Apple-Walnut Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 5 cups skim milk
• 1 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
• 1 medium-large apple, peeled & diced
• ½ cup raisins or sultanas
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Use nonfat zero-calorie cooking spray to coat the inside of your 3-4 quart crock pot. Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low setting overnight (8 or 9 hours). Stir just before serving into bowls. Sprinkle with brown sugar or pour skim milk over oatmeal as desired.

Fat-Free Fruited Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 5 cups skim milk
• 1 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup raisins or sultanas
• 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/3 cup dates, chopped
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Use nonfat zero-calorie cooking spray to coat the inside of your 3-4 quart crock pot. Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low setting overnight (7-8 hours). Stir just before serving into bowls. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar or pour skim milk over oatmeal as desired.

Low-Fat Date-Nut Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
• 2/3 cup dates, chopped
• ½ cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup low-fat half and half
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Use nonfat zero-calorie cooking spray to coat the inside of your 3-4 quart crock pot. Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low setting overnight (7-8 hours). Stir just before serving into bowls. Sprinkle with brown sugar or pour skim milk over oatmeal as desired.

Nonfat Whole-Grain Hot Cereal

Instructions

• 5 cups water
• ½ cup barley
• ½ cup steel-cut oats (not rolled)
• ½ cup wheat berries
• 1 banana, diced
• 1 apple, diced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened applesauce
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Use nonfat zero-calorie cooking spray to coat the inside of your 3-4 quart crock pot. Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low setting overnight (8-9 hours). Stir just before serving into bowls. Sprinkle with brown sugar or pour skim milk over oatmeal as desired.

Fat-Free Multi-Grain Porridge

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit, chopped
• 1/4 cup rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp brown rice
• 2 Tbsp cracked wheat
• 2 Tbsp barley
• 2 Tbsp millet
• 2 Tbsp cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Use nonfat zero-calorie cooking spray to coat the inside of your 3-4 quart crock pot. Add all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and cook on low setting overnight (8-9 hours). Stir just before serving into bowls. Sprinkle with brown sugar or pour skim milk over oatmeal as desired.