Camper's Fruity Oatmeal

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 can (15 oz) sliced peaches in syrup, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
  • Brown sugar, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix oats, cranberries and salt.
  • 2
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in oats mixture. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and creamy. Stir in peaches (chop if desired) and almonds. Sprinkle with brown sugar.

  • Any combination of dried fruit and nuts can be used to make this oatmeal. If you're out picking berries, add those, too!
  • Pack single-serve coffee bags, tea bags and cocoa mixes for instant camper's drinks. The same hot water can be used to prepare all the beverages.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
6%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
200mg
8%
Potassium
230mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
50g
17%
Dietary Fiber
6g
23%
Sugars
20g
Protein
7g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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