Cranberry Vanilla Oatmeal Recipe

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This cranberry vanilla oatmeal recipe was so quick and easy to prepare. This is not your ordinary oatmeal!

Looking for a new breakfast recipe to add to your rotation? Look no further than this delicious and hearty cranberry vanilla oatmeal recipe! Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, dried cranberries, vanilla extract, and milk, this recipe is a quick and easy way to start your day off on the right foot.

This is Ellie Krieger’s recipe from the Food Network, which fits in with any healthy New Year’s Resolutions! You can also try our overnight oats recipe; it’s our new favorite.

I will be making this one again. It is quick enough for me to make it before work. Eat half one morning, and save the other half for the next. You are sure to enjoy this recipe!

Cranberry Vanilla Oatmeal Recipe:

Oatmeal is a go-to for family breakfasts because it’s a quick and easy meal for busy moms.

On the other hand, kids don’t always appreciate it for its ease, so it’s important to mix it up, add new twists, and get kids excited about their oatmeal.

This is just one easy way to add a little fun to your child’s oatmeal, and I’m sure you seasoned moms have plenty of other oatmeal hacks you can share! If you have a favorite oatmeal recipe, please share it with us.

Not only is this cranberry vanilla oatmeal recipe delicious and satisfying, but it’s also highly customizable. Whether you prefer your oatmeal sweeter or less sweet, with a thicker or thinner consistency, you can easily adapt this recipe to your personal preferences.

So if you’re ready to shake up your breakfast routine and try something new, give this cranberry vanilla oatmeal recipe a try. We’re sure you’ll love it!

Cranberry Vanilla Oatmeal Ingredients:

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps of making this delicious oatmeal dish, sharing tips and tricks along the way to ensure that your breakfast turns out just right. We’ll also explore the nutritional benefits of this recipe, highlighting why it’s a great choice for a healthy and filling breakfast.

• 1 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats or Quick Cooking Oats
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (I used a little bit more)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons raspberry jam (can use low-sugar)
• 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk, plus more to taste

How To Make Cranberry Vanilla Oatmeal:

1. Put water, oats, salt, and cranberries into a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 5 minutes for Old Fashioned Oats or 1 minute for Quick Cooking Oats.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and raspberry jam.
5. Put into serving bowls and pour 2 tablespoons of milk over each bowl.

Enjoy!

(adapted from FoodNetwork.com)

Additional Cooking Tips:

• Switch out the dried cranberries for fresh cranberries.
• For a lower-calorie recipe, choose a jam that uses artificial sweeteners.
• Skip the jam and use brown sugar instead.
• Add chia seeds and seed butters for additional fat (stay full longer).
• Have an allergy? Substitute regular oats with gluten-free oats.

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Once you’ve tried our cranberry vanilla oatmeal, stop back by and let us know what you think!

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• Berry Baked Oatmeal
• Apple Walnut Oatmeal Recipe
• Make-Ahead Baked Oatmeal Recipe
• Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies
• Cranberry Cream Cheese Dessert

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