Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal
Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal is a nourishing breakfast that brings together the tangy sweetness of cranberries and the bright zest of oranges. This hearty dish features chewy steel cut oats cooked to creamy perfection, creating a delightful start to your day. Perfect for cozy mornings or as an energizing snack, this oatmeal is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your taste. Enjoy it topped with crunchy nuts for added texture!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Zest of 1 orange
- 2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
Instructions
- Toast the steel cut oats in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add almond milk and an equal amount of water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest, reduce heat to low, and cover.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats are tender yet chewy.
- Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup to taste.
- Serve in bowls topped with chopped nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, incorporate spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Substitute cranberries with blueberries or other fruits for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat with a splash of milk or water.