Berries 'n' Cream Oatmeal

Jump-start your morning with this creamy treat. Go ahead and cook the oatmeal ahead of time, and then all you have to do is reheat it in the microwave when you're ready to eat it. Stir well before serving. It keeps in the fridge up to 1 week.

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked regular oats
• 2 (5-ounce) packages dried berry blend
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups milk
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Instructions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a 3-1/2-quart slow cooker.
   
   
2. Cover and cook on LOW setting 3 hours or until thickened. Stir in almonds. Serve warm.