Fruity Dessert Crunch

Ha! And you thought oatmeal was only for breakfast. This recipe’s good for any meal, especially brunch.

Serves 4

2 oz	quick-cooking rolled oats	60 g
½ cup	milk, warmed	125 mL
6 oz	plain yogurt	175 g
4 tbsp	maple syrup	60 mL
1	red apple, washed, with peel	1
1	pear, washed, with peel	1
2 ½ cups	mixed berries	625 mL
2 oz	chopped almonds (or other nuts)	50 g
4	strawberries to garish	4

1. Soak oats in warm milk for 15 minutes, then blend in yogurt and maple syrup.

2. Grate apple and pear and add to mixture.

3. Chop berries (if necessary) and add to mixture.

4. Add almonds or nuts.

5. Pour cream into glass serving dishes. Garnish with strawberries and mint leaves. Keeps 24 hours in refrigerator.