Crock-Pot Apple Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• ¼ c. brown sugar
• 1 T. melted butter
• 2 cups water
  
• ¼ t. salt
• ½ t. cinnamon
• 1 c. regular oats
• 1 c. peeled, cored, chopped apple
• ½ c. chopped dates
• ½ c. chopped walnuts

Method:

Spray the inside of a 3-4 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and mix well. Cover and turn on low setting. Cook overnight, or 8-9 hours. Stir well before serving. Serves 8

Wendy's™ Chili

Description: Rich and meaty chili. Low in fat and high in fiber.

Ingredients 2 lbs. ground beef 1 (29-oz.) can tomato sauce 1 1/2 cup water 1 (29-oz.) can pinto beans, undrained 1 (29-oz.) can kidney beans, undrained 1 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced green chili 1/2 cup diced celery 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 teaspoons ground cumin 3 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons salt dash garlic powder
Directions 1. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, brown meat; drain fat. Using a fork, crumble meat. Transfer to Dutch oven. 2. Add remaining ingredients to Dutch oven; reduce heat to low; bring to simmer; simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Serves 6