I’m a huge breakfast fanatic. I usually go for something hearty, healthy and full of surprise goodies. That’s not to say that I don’t sometimes reach for a donut and some coffee, but this go around I opted for old-fashioned oatmeal with the gorgeous flavors of cranberry, orange and almond. I threw in a bit of brown sugar for good measure, and surrounded my oatmeal with cold milk. It was a delightful breakfast- satisfying but not too heavy. It’s the kind of breakfast that convinces you you’re ready to take on the world. Brilliant
Cranberry Orange Almond Oatmeal
1 cup water
pinch of salt
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
2 Tablespoons dried cranberries
6 raw or toasted almonds
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
optional:
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
Bring water and salt to a rolling boil in a small sauce pan. Add oats and reduce to medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1 Tablespoon of dried cranberries into the cooking oatmeal.
After 5 minutes, remove from heat, and transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cranberries, orange zest, almonds, brown sugar and milk. Enjoy!
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diva
wow! that looks like the best breakfast ever…looks so pretty too
Susan from Food Blogga
I never tired of my oatmeal. And this is one good looking bowl of oats.
Mary Ann
That looks and sounds so good, I am going to have to give it a whirl!
Eli
I LOVE oatmeal. In my mind its like a salad. You have a fairly bland base, but then you can throw in a bunch of little treats and make one amazing, satisfying meal. Unfortunately, I rarely eat breakfast. I’m a roll outta bed and go kinda gal. But this might inspire me to try more often :-)
Tarah
Mmm, I love the combination. I want this for breakfast!
giz
I’ll share a good laugh with you – I’m the world’s worst sleeper – I wake up at about 3 a.m. feeling absolutely starving. Like an insane sleepwalker I go down to the kitchen, make some oatmeal with dried cranberries and then I go back to sleep just like a baby. I swear there’s something in oatmeal that just comforts the body and makes it feel whole.
Kevin
That oatmeal looks like a great way to start the day!
michelle @ TNS
oatmeal with cranberries is my favorite breakfast…when i wake up early enough to make it (or remember to start it the night before). which means i eat it twice a year. i don’t know why i’ve never though to put some orange zest in, orange-cran is such a great combo.
mary
oh, that sounds wonderful! I typically want breakfast things at night or in the afternoon….something like this would be nice and warm sitting on my swing! beautiful pics as always!
m
That looks really good! I’m from an Asian family, and we never quite figure out oatmeal – I going to have to try yours to find out what the real thing is like!
Deana
I usually cook my old fashioned oats in milk, not water. I’m not sure what the difference is in cooking them in water vs. milk but I suspect the milk makes the oatmeal a little creamier.
I’m going to try this. It looks wonderful!
Deana
grace
very nice combination. i haven’t ever skipped breakfast–it’s clearly my favorite meal of the day. this sounds like a good option to put into the rotation. :)
Hillary
I can’t even describe how good that sounds and looks! I love cranberry and orange together, let alone with almond and oatmeal!
Paola
Yum! Another oatmeal lover here…and with cranberries too?? Awesome!
paola
mari
I’m a big oatmeal lover and I really like dried fruits in my oatmeal, so this is right up my alley!