Oatmeal Custard

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups water

1 cup uncooked rolled oats

1/2 cup egg substitute thawed

1/4 cup sugar

cups skim milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon salt

cup dried fruit (your choice)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Boil water in covered saucepan. Stir in oats. Return to a boil, reduce heat and continue to boil. Cook uncovered for about one minute, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Cover and set aside.

In large bowl, mix next five ingredients. Add cooked oatmeal, dried fruit and cinnamon to egg mixture and mix well. Pour into an 8-inch square pan, coated with vegetable oil spray. Place in larger pan of hot water. Bake for one hour, or until set.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Serving Suggestion: Top each serving with 1/2 cup sweetened fresh fruit, such as strawberry or peach slices.