Cranberry Dark Chocolate Chunk Steel Cut Oatmeal
Cranberry Dark Chocolate Chunk Steel Cut Oatmeal is a quick and easy meal packed with flavor! Use leftover cranberry sauce, chopped dark chocolate, nuts and creamy steel cut oats.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 484kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup steel cut oatmeal or Irish oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups hot water
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat coconut oil until melted. Add steel cut oats and stir for 2 minutes to toast. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
- Add hot water and milk and stir, bringing to a boil. Turn heat down to low; cook oats for 25 to 30 minutes, or until oats thicken to your desired texture. Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup.
- Serve immediately and top with cranberry sauce, dark chocolate chunks and chopped nuts, as desired.
Notes
- For Irish oats, reduce cooking time and water/milk according to package instructions, usually around 3 to 5 minutes.
- You can use dairy milk, almond, soy or another milk alternative.
Nutrition
Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3.2mg