Cranberry Apricot Steel Cut Oatmeal Food

SLOW-COOKER CRAN-APRICOT OATMEAL

Steps:

• Place a liner in slow cooker as directed on package. Combine all remaining ingredients except nuts in prepared slow cooker; cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 4 to 6 hours (or on HIGH 1-3/4 to 2-1/2 hours) or until oats are tender.
• Serve topped with nuts.

CRANBERRY, CINNAMON, AND BROWN SUGAR STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Stir oats into boiling water and cook at a boil until the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Season oats mixture with salt; stir.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer oats until beginning to soften, about 20 minutes.
• Stir milk, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon together in a bowl with a whisk until smooth; stir into the oats mixture. Continue cooking the oats until tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
• Stir cranberries into the oatmeal to distribute throughout the mixture; cook just until the berries are warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.

CRANBERRY PUMPKIN STEEL CUT OATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 and add cranberries to a small baking dish, along with orange and maple syrup. Toss to combine and set aside while the oven preheats.
• To a medium saucepan, add water and almond milk and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add oats and pumpkin puree and stir. Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on how soft you prefer your oats.
• Add cranberries to the oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes total, or until burst and tender. .Once cooked, stir with a spoon and taste to see if it needs any more sweetness.
• Once the oats have finished cooking, remove from heat and add coconut sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and flaxseed meal. Stir to combine, adding a little more almond milk if too thick. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more coconut sugar for sweetness, or spices for warmth.
• To serve, divide oats and cranberries between two serving bowls. ENjoy as is or add a spoonful of coconut cream or coconut whipped cream and toasted pecans. Best when fresh, though leftovers keep in the refrigerator for a few days. Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding more almond milk or water as they tend to dry out once refrigerated.