Think I first had this at a Corner Bakery in Chicago about 15 years ago. Love it especially during the summer. This recipe is not very sweet at all - which I prefer - but you could certainly use flavored yogurt, add honey or maple syrup, add dried fruit, etc. to sweeten it up. You could also use rolled oats, either quick-cooking or old-fashioned, but I like the texture of steel-cut oats.
Ingredients:
4 c. water
1 c. steel-cut oats
1 c. Greek yogurt, plain, I use low-fat but it doesn't really matter
1 large apple, diced (c. 1 cup)
1 large pear, died (c. 1 cup)
1/2 cup finely diced pecans or walnuts (optional)
1/2-1 cup diced dried fruit (optional)
1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
1/4 tsp ginger (optional)
Honey, agave, maple syrup, etc. to taste (optional)
Directions:
1. Bring water to boil. Add oats. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 25-30 min or until desired consistency. Remove from heat, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 min or until chilled.
2. Mix in all remaining ingredients and serve.
Keeps in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
