Maple Cranberry Oatmeal

• 3 and 1/2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 cups rolled oats (quick or Old Fashioned) - uncooked
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or any other dried fruit if you prefer)
• 1/3 cup maple syrup (1/4 cup if using pure maple syrup which is much sweeter than most store brands)
• 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 teaspoon salt