Orange Cranberry Steel Cut Oats
The ultimate comfort food for chilly mornings, Orange Cranberry Steel Cut Oats are creamy, nutritious, and bursting with flavor. With the delightful combination of sweet cranberries and zesty oranges, this easy breakfast will satisfy your cravings and keep you energized all day. Make it tonight for a warm and inviting start to your day!
Equipment
- Chef's Knife
- Wooden Spoon
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- Pinch kosher salt
- orange slices or diced orange
- more dried cranberries
- chopped pecans
- pure maple syrup
- additional almond milk
Instructions
- Start by gathering your ingredients. In a medium saucepan, combine water and unsweetened almond milk. This combination will give your oats a lovely creamy texture as they cook.
- Place the saucepan over low heat and add the steel cut oats, dried cranberries, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir everything well to combine; you’ll start to smell those aromatic spices!
- Keep an eye on the pot as you let it come to a gentle simmer. It should slowly bubble, and you’ll want to stir occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened into a creamy, dreamy consistency. You can adjust the heat slightly to ensure it cooks evenly.
- Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat. The oatmeal should be warm and inviting! Now, it’s time to serve.
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls, and here’s where the fun begins! Top each bowl with orange slices, a handful of dried cranberries, and a sprinkle of chopped pecans for that crunchy contrast.
- If you like it sweeter, don’t hesitate to drizzle some pure maple syrup over the top or add a splash of almond milk. It makes your breakfast feel extra special.
- Enjoy your Orange Cranberry Steel Cut Oats warm, and savor each bite as you kickstart your day!
Notes
Storing: your leftovers is straightforward—you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Just reheat on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of almond milk.