Recipes Everyday Fruits Apricot Cranberry Oatmeal with Walnuts

Apricot Cranberry Oatmeal with Walnuts

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Prep Time: Cook Time: Serves:
5 minutes 35 minutes -

apricot-cranberry-oatmeal-with-walnutsStart your day off with a wholesome bowl of Irish steel-cut oatmeal loaded with the goodness of multiple superfoods!

Why try?

Dried fruit is a convenient alternative to fresh fruits during the winter months and makes an excellent, nutrient-rich topping for a bowl of healthy whole grain oatmeal.

 

Foodie Byte:

If you don’t have time to prepare the steel cut oats, substitute quick cooking oats and follow the package directions for 4 servings.

 

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories 348, Protein 11.4g, Carbohydrate 57.0g (Dietary Fiber 4.6g), Sugar 16.0g, Fat 10.2g, (Saturated Fat 2.4g), Cholesterol 10.0mg, Sodium 128.2mg.
% Daily Value: Calcium 15%, Iron 15%, Vitamin A 45%, Vitamin C 4%.

 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups reduced-fat milk
  • 1 cup Irish steel-cut oats
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup apple juice
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
  • Honey, as needed
  • Cinnamon, as needed
  • Cream, as needed

Preparation

  1. Bring water and milk to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add oats and salt, stirring frequently until mixture comes back to boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Add apricots and cranberries; cook a few minutes or until plump.
  4. Portion piping-hot oatmeal into 4 bowls and sprinkle evenly with plumped fruit and toasted walnuts.
  5. Serve with honey, cinnamon, and cream to add as needed.