Candied Orange Oatmeal Cranberries Almonds (Printable)

A fragrant oatmeal with sweet candied orange, tart cranberries, and crunchy toasted almonds.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Candied Oranges

05 - 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
06 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/3 cup water

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
09 - 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
10 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add orange slices and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until translucent and syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats, milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
03 - Divide oatmeal between two bowls. Top each bowl with candied orange slices, a spoonful of the orange syrup, dried cranberries, and toasted almonds. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The balance of tart cranberries and sweet candied orange means you're never bored by a single flavor.
  • It looks restaurant-worthy but takes less time than your shower, which feels like a small victory.
  • One bowl somehow tastes both nourishing and like you're treating yourself.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the almonds—it takes three minutes and transforms them from just nuts into something crispy and caramel-flavored that actually deserves to be there.
  • The candied oranges can be made the night before and stored in their syrup, which means you can have this bowl ready even when time is tight.
03 -
  • Buy an orange that smells absolutely fragrant—that aroma is a promise of flavor, and a dull-smelling orange will disappoint you in the bowl.
  • When the oatmeal is cooking, don't abandon it—a few stirs make the difference between creamy and gluey.
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