Spiced Oatmeal Brulee

Ingredients:

• 4 cups skim milk
• 1/2 cup golden raisins
• 1/4 cup dried blueberries
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3 cups old-fashioned (rolled) oats
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbsp packed light brown sugar

Makes 6 Servings

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Meanwhile, bring the milk to a low simmer in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is creamy, about 3 minutes longer.
3. Spread the cereal mixture in an 8-inch square baking dish; sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar. Broil 5 inches from the heat until the sugar caramelizes, about 30 seconds. Let oatmeal stand about 2 minutes before serving.

WW POINTS VALUE: 5 pts (1/2 cup per serving)

Note: This recipe appears in the WW in 20 Minutes Cookbook. I was craving oatmeal this morning and I've always wanted to try this breakfast dish. Plus I really enjoy brulee of any kind. This dish put a sophisticated twist on your typical oatmeal. It was much creamier than the brand oatmeal you buy at the grocery store and it had more flavor. The brown sugar broiled on top gave the oatmeal a sweetness to it. I used fresh berries in this recipe and it was still delicious and you can use any kind of berry in this recipe. Heck, you can even add apples to this oatmeal. I also highly recommend adding a little more cinnamon and nutmeg to the oatmeal to make it a little more flavorful. This meal can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner and will quickly become a favorite that you'll never but brand name oatmeal again.