Cranberry Apple Walnut Oatmeal
Cranberry apple walnut oatmeal is a tart and sweet body-warming dish perfect for filling those bellies before a busy day.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3¾ cups water
- 3 small apples diced small, about 2 cups worth
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For Topping
- butter optional
- light brown sugar, maple syrup, or honey optional
Instructions
- Combine the oats, water, apples, walnuts, cranberries, salt, and cinnamon in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- As soon as it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes, until the oats are soft and the apples are tender. Remove from the heat.
- Scoop into bowls and top with butter and the sweetener of your choice, if desired.
Notes
Pecans may be substituted for the walnuts in this recipe. Alternatively, the nuts may be skipped entirely if they aren't your thing.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 254mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 42IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg