Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats Recipe

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

1. In large sauté pan or pot bring fresh orange juice, water and salt to a gentle boil.
2. Add steel cut oats, orange zest and dried cranberries. Reduce heat to medium/low, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. 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.
4. 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

Cranberry Orange Steel Cut Oats

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

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.

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Ingredients

Oatmeal

• 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

Toppings

• Yogurt
• Maple Syrup
• Orange Segments
• Pecans
• Orange Zest

Instructions

1. In large sauté pan or pot, bring fresh orange juice, water and salt to a gentle boil.
2. Add steel cut oats, orange zest and dried cranberries. Reduce heat to medium/low, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. 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.
4. Serve hot with toppings.

Notes

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

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Nutrition Information

Yield 2 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 459Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 5mgSodium 138mgCarbohydrates 98gFiber 10gSugar 59gProtein 12g

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