Cranberry Orange Oats

This probably will not wow your taste buds; however, it is a healthy breakfast alternative. This combines the concentrated fiber of oat bran with the coarser texture of traditional oatmeal.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened orange juice
• 1⁄3 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄3 cup  natural  oat bran
• 1⁄2-1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cardamom
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
•  maple syrup (optional)
•  honey (optional)
•  brown sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Place water and juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Combine the oats, bran, spices and cranberries.
3. Add to juice mixture, stirring briskly with fork or wire whisk to prevent lumps from forming.
4. Cook until desired consistency, approximately 5 minutes.
5. Serve topped with your favorite sweetener.