It's funny how I'd consider this recipe for Cherry and Tangerine Oatmeal to be one of my favorite breakfast recipes, but the recipe hasn't yet made it onto my blog after a year of blogging. And I think I've only had it once the past year. I guess that happens sometimes when you love trying and creating new recipes, but it's fun to remember old favorites and get them back into the rotation.
This recipe was my first introduction to steel cut oats. They're much more textured than regular oatmeal and have a bit of a crunch. I always love breakfast recipes that almost taste too good to be breakfast, but are really good for you, and these oats are another one of those kind of recipes. My only problem is remembering to mix it up the night before. Last night, that's all I could remember. I went downstairs to grab a prescription I had just picked up, but while down there I saw this recipe sitting out on the counter. I decided I'd throw it together really quick while I had a minute. After cleaning up, I went back upstairs wondering why I had originally gone downstairs in the first place. This morning I was so glad I had gotten sidetracked from my original task just long enough to do the prep work for this delicious Cherry and Tangerine Oatmeal. I can't promise that it's this recipe, but I've been feeling energetic and full of positivity all day. I'm convinced that starting the morning with a fabulous breakfast is a contributing factor.
Cherry and Tangerine Oatmeal
adapted from Better Homes & Gardens
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup dried tart cherries
- 2 tsp finely shredded tangerine peel or orange peel
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- Dash ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- Milk (optional)
- 4 tsp raw sugar (turbinado) or granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
In a nonmetal bowl combine oats, cherries, tangerine peel, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and vanilla. Stir in milk; cover and chill for 8 to 24 hours.
To serve, transfer oatmeal mixture to a medium saucepan. Heat just to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until oatmeal is done, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in butter until melted. If desired, add additional milk to make desired consistency. Spoon into 4 bowls; sprinkle with sugar and nuts. Serve with additional milk, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
16 comments:
Oh wow that's gorgeous! I bet it's fantastic!
That's just too easy. I would've thought there was more to it than that - why wouldn't I do this every night? The combinations you could use are endless too. You've got my mind thinking...
just wondering if you cd sub old-fashioned oats, like you suggested for the pumpkin pie oatmeal, for the steel cut? dried cherries are my fav!
Such a fabulous, easy recipe! I need to buy some oats!
Wow, that looks amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn in GA - I don't know about doing it overnight like this with the old-fashioned oats. But I think if you want to do a baked oatmeal like the pumpkin pie oatmeal, these amounts should work fine. Mix it all together (except the almonds - sprinkle those after baking) and follow the baking time & temp on the Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal recipe.
•1 cup old fashioned oats, not quick cook
•1 c dried cherries
•1/2 tsp cinnamon
•dash nutmeg
•2 tsp tangerine zest
•1/8 tsp salt
•1 tsp vanilla
•2 Tbs butter, softened
•1 1/2 cup milk
•4 tsp raw sugar
•1/4 c chopped almonds
My kids love oatmeal. It never occored to me that it could be a good way to get some nuts and fruit into them. Thanks for the idea!
Sounds so yummy and hearty! You really make me want to come to your house for breakfast - LOL!
thanks, katie! i'm off work tomorrow and may give it a try!
I love steel cut oats, but have never thought to add orange zest. Great idea, can't wait to give it a try. Does the overnight soak affect final texture?
That's a perfect and healthy breakfast. I loved this combo.
You know, you've inspired me to stop and write down my recipe for oatmeal. Oatmeal has always been "good" for breakfast, but lately, I've added some things to it that have made it one of my favorite breakfasts to eat. Your oatmeal sounds so delicious though, especially with the orange peel, I might have to try that too!
This looks so good I can almost taste it through the screen. I'm starting mine right now for tomorrow.
OMG!!! I cannot wait to try this one! I eat oatmeal or whole grain cereal (the hot kind) almost every day. I love trying new combinations of fruits and whatnots with it! Thanks for the awesome blog :)
Ok, you've made me an addict. I made this for Saturday's bfast and my hubs and I both loved it. I am soaking a batch now for the morning. I'm CRAVING it!
love this! bookmarking it so i have it handy for next years tangerine harvest. i'm always looking for ways to get the antioxidants from the peel into my body, and not in the trash!
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