Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal
Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oatmeal is a warm and nutritious breakfast that beautifully combines the nutty flavor of steel-cut oats with the tartness of fresh cranberries and the zesty brightness of orange. This delightful dish not only awakens your senses but also provides a hearty start to your day, packed with fiber and antioxidants. Perfect for chilly mornings, enjoy it warm or as a refreshing overnight option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 4 cups water or milk
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Rinse steel-cut oats under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, boil 4 cups of water (or milk), adding a pinch of salt if using water.
- Stir in the oats, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add cranberries and orange zest; stir to combine.
- Cook for an additional 25 minutes until thickened. Sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Serve hot or let cool for overnight oatmeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg