Machine Shed Good Morning Oatmeal Recipe

Name: Machine Shed Good Morning Oatmeal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups apple juice; 1 cup mixed dried fruit (bits); ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed; 3 inches cinnamon sticks or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 medium pears, cored and chopped; 5 cups water (or 2 1/2 c. water and 2 1/2 c. milk or milk alternative); ½ teaspoon salt; 3 cups quick-cooking oats (you could sub rolled oats, just follow package directions instead of using the quick oats instructio); 1 ¼ cups vanilla yogurt (used as topping); 1 cup granola cereal (used as topping)

Servings: persons

1
In saucepan, combine juice, dried fruit bits, sugar, and cinnamon.
2
Bring to boiling.
3
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Add pears to fruit mixture.
5
Cook, covered, another 10 minutes.
6
Remove cinnamon stick (if using), and drain excess liquid from fruit mixture.
7
Discard liquid.
8
In saucepan, bring water (or water and milk) to boiling.
9
Add oats.
10
Reduce heat to medium; cook about 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
11
To serve, top oatmeal with fruit mixture, yogurt, and granola.

788

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups apple juice, 1 cup mixed dried fruit (bits), ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed, 3 inches cinnamon sticks or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Machine Shed Good Morning Oatmeal falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Machine Shed Good Morning Oatmeal

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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