Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Bowls
Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Bowls are one of our favorite winter breakfasts. This breakfast features creamy oatmeal swirled with a sweet cinnamon Apple Compote. Then, I top the bowls with creamy yogurt, honey, pecans, cranberries, and more apples. GoodMix sent me some of their yummy nut and seed mix so I swirled some of that into the oatmeal, too. We like these bowls for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can make these bowls ahead of time. Then, I just add the toppings right before I serve them. Secondly, I like how healthy these bowls are. I really feel good after eating this nutritious breakfast. And, lastly, we all love how sweet and yummy these bowls taste.
The Equipment I Used
- Saucepans- You’ll need two three -quart saucepans. One is for the oatmeal, and the other is for the Apple Compote.
The Ingredients Needed for Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Bowls
- Butter- Use unsalted butter.
- Brown Sugar- You can use light or dark brown sugar.
- Apples- I really like Granny Smith apples, but you can use whatever apple you prefer.
- Oats- Use old fashioned oats. I like the Bob’s Red Mill brand. I like to store them in the freezer.
- GoodMix Blend 11- goodMix sent me their seed and nut blend to try. You need to soak it the night before, but it tastes really great in the oatmeal. I especially liked the coconut in it. Also, it definitely makes the oatmeal more filling.
- Yogurt- I used Fage plain whole milk Greek yogurt.
How I Made my Oatmeal Bowls
- First, I made the oatmeal and the apple compote. It’s important to watch both so that they don’t burn.
- Next, I added the pecans, cranberries, raw apples, yogurt, and honey to the bowls.
If you like oatmeal, you need to try these hearty and delicious Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Bowls.
Cranberry Apple Oatmeal Bowls
Ingredients
For the Apple Compote:
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 apples, peeled and cut in half inch cubes
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
For the Oatmeal:
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- ½ cup goodMix Blend 11, soaked overnight in 3 tbsp. water (optional)
For the Toppings:
- ¼ cup pecans
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh or dried cranberries
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tbsp. honey
Instructions
- Begin by making the Apple Compote: In a three- quart saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over low heat. Add the apples and cinnamon and simmer for ten minutes.
- At the same time, make the Oatmeal: Bring the water and salt to a boil. Add the oats and simmer for ten minutes. Stir in the Apple Compote, and if you're using the goodMix stir that in too.
- Add all the toppings and serve.
