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Baked Cranberry Oatmeal

Baked Cranberry Oatmeal: A Cozy Holiday Breakfast Delight

Baked Cranberry Oatmeal is a delightful and easy recipe perfect for holiday breakfasts, filled with warm spices and fresh cranberries.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal
  • 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk Can be swapped for any milk.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the ingredients.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Natural sweetener.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest For a zesty flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances aroma.
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can swap with nutmeg.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries Can use frozen directly.
  • 1/2 cup Pecan Pieces Substitute with your choice of nuts.
For the Orange Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can use dairy-free options.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Can use sugar substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Orange Juice For elevating the flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the almond milk, egg, maple syrup, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
  3. Add the oats, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and sea salt to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  4. Gently stir in half of the cranberries into the oatmeal mixture and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cranberries and pecan pieces on top.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool slightly in the dish.
  8. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and orange juice to combine.
  9. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the cooled oatmeal and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 355IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, prepare ahead of time and refrigerate, or serve with maple syrup for simplicity.

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