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Oatmeal with the Works





At Home Time
10 mins



In Camp Time
10 mins



Total Time
20 mins

Add-ons, including zingy pomegranate molasses, elevate the common camp breakfast to a delectable event.

Camping breakfast: Oatmeal with the Works (0513)




Photo by Thomas J. Story
  MIX
 6 cups regular or quick-cooking rolled oats
 1 cup chopped dried apricots (preferably Blenheim)
 1 cup tart dried cherries
 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
 3/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  TOPPINGS
 1 cup chocolate chips
 1 cup toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
 1 cup roasted hazelnuts
  Pomegranate molasses* or brown sugar
  Milk
Step 1
1

AT HOME

Step 2
2

Combine oats, apricots, cherries, sugar, and salt in a large bowl with hands until pieces of fruit aren't sticking together. Store in a container with a lid up to 1 month. Package toppings separately.

Step 3
3

IN CAMP

Step 4
4

Bring water (3/4 cup per serving) to a boil in a saucepan and stir in oatmeal mix (3/4 cup per serving). Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until most of water has been absorbed, 5 minutes. Set out with toppings and milk.

Step 5
5

*Find pomegranate molasses at well-stocked grocery stores.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories501
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 8.7g44%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 76g28%

Dietary Fiber 12g43%
Protein 9.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.