Nut-Free Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruits
Start your mornings off right with this Nut-Free Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruits—a comforting and wholesome breakfast perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends. This recipe combines the natural creaminess of rolled oats with warm spices like cinnamon and the sweetness of golden raisins, dried cranberries, and chopped apricots. Made with milk or a non-dairy alternative and sweetened with your choice of maple syrup or honey, this oatmeal is both allergen-friendly and customizable, ensuring it fits your dietary preferences. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, the hearty texture and vibrant tang of dried fruits create a satisfying bowl of goodness that will keep you energized all morning long. Serve it fresh and warm, with extra dried fruits for a delightful finishing touch! Perfect for nut-free diets and packed with flavor, this recipe is a breakfast classic reinvented with a fruity twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Dried apricots, chopped
- 0.25 cup Golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup or honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine water, milk or non-dairy alternative, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Stir in the rolled oats and reduce the heat to low. Allow the oats to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until they begin to thicken.
Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and golden raisins to the oats. Stir well to combine.
Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in maple syrup or honey, adjusting the sweetness to taste.
Let the oatmeal sit for a minute to absorb flavors and thicken slightly.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and serve warm. For added texture and flavor, you may garnish with additional dried fruits if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.0 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 734 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 179.0 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.6 g | ||
| Protein | 24.2 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1509 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
