Breakfast

Georgia Pecan Muesli

Serves 6

2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup oat bran
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup diced dried figs
1/4 cup diced dates
1/4 teaspoon salt
Yogurt or milk to serve
Fresh fruit and honey (optional)

Combine all measured ingredients and mix well. Serve with yogurt or milk and fresh fruit, such as a banana, if desired.

For a softer, creamier texture, yogurt or milk may be stirred into the muesli and refrigerated overnight before serving. If desired, drizzle with a little honey before eating.

Nutrition information per serving muesli (without yogurt, milk, fresh fruit or honey)—calories: 360; protein: 8g; carbohydrate: 54g; saturated fat: 1g; monounsaturated fat: 9g; polyunsaturated fat: 4g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 93mg; fiber: 7g

Courtesy of Chef Scott Peacock, Watershed Restaurant, Decatur, Ga.