Cranberry Orange Oats

Submitted by PaulaG

"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: 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

This has good flavour. I agree with Mikekey it did wow my taste buds for oatmeal. I especially liked the cardamom flavour in this, I used fresh whole cardamom and ground the seeds in a coffee grinder. The smell of it cooking on the stove reminds me of holiday season being all warm and cozy by the fireplace. I did have to substitute raisins in place of the dried cranberries which I cut by half out of preference. I also had no oat bran on hand so I ground up 1/3 cup oats in replacement for the texture. Served with dark brown sugar DD (toddler) liked it as well. Made for RECIPE SWAP #45 - October 2010.

 

[Outta Here]

Well, Paula, I disagree with your statement about wowing the tastebuds. It wowed mine! I loved it. I did double the amount of cardamom, though. One of my favorite flavors. This was the perfect quick breakfast on Thanksgiving morning. I used some Agave Nectar for the sweetener.

 

[Mandy]

I made this for brekkie this morning for my 20 mth old daughter & I. I really enjoyed this, it was creamy and sweet all by itself. I used half milk, half water with the orange juice for cooking for a creamier texture. I thought the addition of oatbran was a great idea. Unfortunately my DD didn't agree, she likes her plain porridge

 

[LUv 2 BaKE]

This is delicious! I have tried straight hot oatbran before and just didn't like it as much as oatmeal. I love how this recipe combines oatbran and oatmeal which creates a creamy oatmeal-like texture. 1 serving was too much for me so I gave about 1/4 to my dad who enjoyed it as well. I did have to add a bit more water which was no big deal. I really liked the orange cranberry combo with the little bit of spice. Thanks PaulaG!!!!

 

[Irmgard]

I'm not a great lover of cooked cereal but this I loved! I made a half recipe just for myself and topped it with maple syrup. I will definitely make this again and maybe try it with other dried fruits instead of the cranberries. Thanks for sharing this!