Five-Grain Cereal With Apricots, Apples, And Bananas

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
Store this dry cereal in a zip-top plastic bag in the freezer. To make the cereal a batch at a time, add 1/2 cup dry cereal mix to 1 1/2 cups boiling water for each serving.
== Ingredients ==
* 1/3 cup flaxseed
* 1 1/4 cups steel-cut oats
* 2/3 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped
* 2/3 cup dried apple, coarsely chopped
* 2/3 cup dried banana chips 
* 1/2 cup cracked wheat
* 1/2 cup uncooked regular grits
* 1/2 cup oat bran
* 1/3 cup wheat bran
* 3/4 teaspoon salt
* 13 1/2 cups water
== Directions ==
# Place flaxseed in a spice or coffee grinder; process until coarsely ground.
# Combine flaxseed, oats, and next 8 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well.
# Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
# Add cereal; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
# Uncover and cook 2 minutes or until thick, stirring constantly.
# Serve immediately.
Yield: 9 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
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