Description
A comforting breakfast bowl filled with creamy rolled oats, crunchy walnuts, and tangy cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional toppings: sliced banana, fresh berries, or a dollop of yogurt
Instructions
- Bring the liquid to a boil: Start by pouring 2 cups of water or your milk of choice into a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Let it reach a rolling boil.
- Stir in the oats and salt: Once your liquid is bubbling, add in the cup of rolled oats and a pinch of salt. Stir it well to combine.
- Simmer to perfection: Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
- Add the cranberries and walnuts: When the oats are nearly cooked, stir in the dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
- Sweeten it up: Remove from heat and drizzle in the honey or maple syrup. Mix well.
- Serve it up!: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and add your desired toppings.
Notes
Oatmeal is best enjoyed warm. Customize toppings based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast, healthy, vegan, gluten-free