APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL

(I USE TO MAKE THIS THE NIGHT BEFORE AND HAVE IT ALL READY WHEN WE WOKE UP! MY GIRLS LOVED IT! THERE ARE EASIER VERSIONS, TOO!)

4 cups water

1 1/2 cups apple juice

1 cup oats

1/2 cup regular barley (not quick-cooking)

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

2 medium apples, coarsely chopped

Honey (optional)

milk (optional)

In slow cooker, combine water, apple juice, oats, barley, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.

Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 7 hours. Before serving, stir in brown sugar. Top with pecans and apples. Serve with honey and milk.

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL