Name: Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice; 1 Cup Water, more to preferred consistency; Pinch Sea Salt; 1/2 Cup Steel Cut Oats; Zest of 1 Orange; 1/2 Cup Dried Cranberries; Yogurt; Maple Syrup; Orange Segments; Pecans; Orange Zest

This Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats Recipe is a quick, easy, gluten free and vegan-friendly healthy breakfast. Stovetop oatmeal flavored with fresh squeezed orange juice and dried cranberries. A great way to start your morning, especially when it is cold outside!

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Quick Steel Cut Oats

This is the kind of hearty breakfast that will warm you up on chilly Fall or Winter mornings.

These steel cut oats are very simple to make. I cook the oats on the stovetop then just add whatever toppings I am in the mood for.

I topped these Steel Cut Oats with oranges, pecans, maple syrup and yogurt. If making these vegan just omit the yogurt as a topping and you are good to go.

Are Steel Cut Oats Better for You Than Rolled or Old Fashioned Oats

Steel cut oats are minimally processed and a more natural option. They are a great high fiber breakfast.

I usually use the quick cook steel cut oats to save some time. You can use regular steel cut oats as well it will just take a bit longer to make this recipe.

Ingredients Needed For Steel Cut Oatmeal (screenshot for grocery list)

Pinch Sea Salt
Steel Cut Oats
Oranges
Dried Cranberries

Toppings

Yogurt
Maple Syrup
Orange
Pecans

How Do You Make Steel Cut Oats

In large sauté pan or pot bring fresh orange juice, water and salt to a gentle boil.
Add steel cut oats, orange zest and dried cranberries. Reduce heat to medium/low, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Test the consistency. At this point it will still be quite chewy. For creamier oats add 1/2 cup water and cook 5-7 minutes.
Serve hot with toppings.

Notes: If using quick-cook steel cut oats follow the instructed cooking time on package.

What Is Good To Add To Steel Cut Oats

We are adding maple syrup, oranges, pecans and yogurt. But really you can add any of your favorite fruits, nuts, seeds or spices.

More Healthy Breakfast Recipe:

Grapefruit Blackberry Salad – How To Make Overnight Oats – Whole 30 Breakfast Hash – Vegan Paleo Granola – Bacon and Egg Breakfast Cups