Swiss Oatmeal

1-1/2 cups water
3/4 cup steel-cut oats
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 6-oz carton plain low-fat yogurt
3 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp apple pie or pumpkin pie spice
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 cup assorted dried fruit, such as cranberries; blueberries; snipped apples, apricots, or plums (prunes); and/or dried fruit bits
1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds, toasted Sliced banana (optional)

In 2-qt saucepan combine water and oats. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes (oats will not be tender). Remove from heat; transfer to mixing bowl. Cool 5 minutes. Stir in milk, yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, apple pie spice, salt, and dried fruits. Cover; chill 12 hours or up to 3 days.

To serve, heat oatmeal in saucepan over low heat 10 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp honey. Divide among serving bowls. Top with almonds and sliced banana.

Makes 3-1/4 cups (5, 2/3-cup servings)