There's no reason to abandon oatmeal breakfasts during the summer. Just switch from a warm bowl of oats to muesli, a cold and creamy cereal created by the Swiss.
Muesli requires no cooking and can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. You can use quick or old-fashioned oats when making muesli; each is an equally good source of fiber.Summer Muesli With Berries gets its creamy texture from vanilla low-fat yogurt, while peaches and fruit juice add natural sweetness. Just before serving, top with blueberries or raspberries.
SUMMER MUESLI WITH BERRIES
2 cups oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 cups peach nectar or orange juice
1 1/3 cups coarsely chopped, peeled fresh peaches (about 2 medium)
8 ounces vanilla low-fat yogurt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Blueberries, raspberries or other fresh berries (frozen peaches and berries, thawed, can be substituted for fresh fruit)
Combine all ingredients except berries in large bowl; mix well. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
Serve cold, topped with berries. Store covered in refrigerator up to four days. If cereal thickens, thin with fat-free milk. Serves 4.
Nutritional information per 1 cup serving: 270 cal. (35 cal. from fat), 4 g total fat, 1 g saturated fat, 5 mg chol., 40 mg sodium, 8 g pro., 52 g carbo., 5 g dietary fiber. Recipe from: Quaker Oats.