Studies from Northwestern University and the University of Kentucky indicate that fiber-rich bran from oatmeal can actually reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

　　1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

　　1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

　　3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

　　2 tablespoons vegetable oil

　　2 tablespoons sliced almonds

　　3 medium pears (about 18 ounces), peeled, cored, thinly sliced

　　3 large plums (about 10 ounces), halved, pitted, thinly sliced

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

　　Pinch of ground nutmeg

　　Nonfat frozen yogurt (optional)

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix first 3 ingredients in bowl. Add oil; mix with fork until coarse crumbs form. Mix in almonds.

　　

Step 2

Combine fruit in 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Sprinkle sugar, lemon juice and nutmeg over. Sprinkle with oats. Bake until fruit is tender and topping is golden brown, about 35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Serve with frozen yogurt.

　　

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories

　　248; total fat

　　6 g; saturated fat

　　1 g; cholesterol

　　0 k

　　#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self