Uncle Sam's: An acquired taste?
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Uncle Sam's: An acquired taste?
| Tue, 09-14-2004 - 8:18am |
I had Uncle Sam's today, with skim milk and strawberries. YUCK!!! This is the first time since I started SB that I truly found a meal distasteful.
Will it grow on me or should I just chuck the whole box?
Is there another, better-tasting cereal that has the same nutritional qualities as Uncle Sam?

I saw that at the market this past weekend.
I recommend Kashi Go Lean, it's healthy and high in fiber (I wound up giving my Uncle Sam's to one of trainers in they gym who likes it - but even he adds fruit & honey)
I got the recipe from "The Naked Chef Takes Off" by Jamie Oliver, who I love. It sounds a little weird, but trust me, it's yummy.
Place in a plastic airtight container and mix:
8 handfuls oats
2 handfuls bran
2 handfuls chopped nuts of your choice (almonds, walnuts, etc)
assorted dried fruit of your choice (raisins, apricots, etc)
To prepare:
The night before, pour a bowlful of cereal and add milk to cover. At this time you can also add shredded apple if you like. Cover and place in fridge.
To eat:
In the morning add more milk (it will have absorbed, but made the cereal nice and soft), fresh fruit as desired (i like berries), and honey. Jamie says you can also have it with yogurt, but I don't like yogurt, so I've never tried it that way.
Enjoy!
-jennifer
I'm thinking I need to go find some oats and bran when I finish P1.
Make trail mix with it: add legal nuts, some chocolate chips
Add it to yogurt, along with some vanilla, cinnamon, a packet of Equal or Splenda, and some blueberries. Makes a great breakfast or snack.
Hope that helps!
Rebecca