A Better Brunch: Alpine Muesli

You worked hard all week and a break is finally in sight. But don’t let a single sitting of pancakes derail your discipline. This weekend, make yourself a better brunch.

ALPINE MUESLI Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cups uncooked, quick cooking oats
• 2/3 cup 2% milk
• 2/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 ½ cups grated apples
• 2 cups mixed fresh fruit, such as peaches, pears, chopped
• 1 cup fresh berries

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine oats, milk, yogurt and vanilla. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes to soften. In a small bowl, combine orange juice, chopped nuts, and honey.  Add grated apple, chopped fruit, and berries. Fold into yogurt mixture.  Serve chilled.

Per serving (1 cup): 290 calories; 45 g carb; 8 g protein; 6 g fiber; 10 g fat