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    Home » Recipes » 15 Minute Recipes

    Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal (Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

    Published: Nov 28, 2014 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Cranberry Oatmeal – this super easy, creamy, dairy free oatmeal, makes use of leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays.

    Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal in a small white bowl topped with leftover cranberry sauce and chopped pecans.

    So much cranberry sauce!

    I have an overabundance of cranberry sauce in my fridge at the moment. It’s delicious, but one can only eat so much before getting bored.

    Therefore, I’m using up my cranberry sauce by transforming into other dishes. Prepare yourselves for quite a few new cranberry recipes coming your way. First up, is Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal!

    Close up overhead view of a bowl of creamy oatmeal topped with cranberry sauce and pecans.

    Embrace Leftovers

    It never fails. Every holiday, get together, birthday party, etc., I always forget to put out one of the dishes I made. Thanksgiving 2014 was no exception.

    We hosted our neighborhood Annual Thanksgiving Eve Potluck this year (such a fun event…I LOVE my neighbors!!) and, sure enough, just as the last guests left, I opened my fridge and there it was staring back at me….cranberry sauce.

    My Maple Cinnamon Cranberry Pear Sauce to be exact. I made a double batch because we had just over 35 people.  So, now I have a sooo much cranberry sauce and only 5 of us (4 really since hubby isn’t a fan of cranberries) to eat it.

    2 bowls of creamy cranberry oatmeal on a black slate board with a red dish towel in the background.

    Healthy Oatmeal

    Oatmeal is a staple at our house.

    It’s so easy to customize with different fresh fruits, fruit purees, dried fruits, nut butters, chopped nuts, seeds, sweeteners, spices, etc.

    I almost always start out my oatmeal the same way to make it super creamy and sweet with NO sugar.

    You can read how I do this in detail in my Customizable Healthy Oatmeal post.

    This cranberry oatmeal started out the same way too. I love the tangy cranberry sauce combined with the sweet creamy oatmeal…it’s so good!

    Spoonful of Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal on a spoon over a bowl of more oatmeal.

    Quick and Easy

    This recipe is really simple and quick.

    Feel free to add some chopped pecans or walnuts before serving as well.

    Metal spoon in a bowl of Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal.

    Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal

    I hope you love this Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal as much as we do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating.

    You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it.

    Enjoy!

    cranberry oatmeal topped with cranberry compote

    Creamy Cranberry Oatmeal

    Super easy Cranberry Oatmeal that makes use of leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 7 minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 208kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Ingredients

    • 3 ¼ cups water
    • 2 cups raw old fashioned oats (certified gluten free, if necessary)
    • 1 ripe banana (smashed to puree)
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce (I used Maple Cinnamon Cranberry Pear Sauce, but any will work)

    Instructions

    • Add water and smashed banana to pot. Whisk until the banana is mostly incorporated into the water.
    • Add oats and cinnamon and stir. Bring mixture to boiling and then reduce to medium-low for about 5 minutes until oats are creamy.
    • Add cranberry sauce and stir to combine. Continue cooking for another minute or two just to heat through.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    ~I like to add a dollop of cold cranberry sauce on top of each individual serving for a little bit of cold/hot in each bite.
    ~Feel free to add some chopped nuts to the top as well for a little crunch.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    1. Natalie says

      November 25, 2015 at 10:49 am

      I realize this recipe is from last year, but I love it!! Such an easy way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        November 25, 2015 at 11:06 am

        Thank you, Natalie! I recently took new pics, so I’ve been promoting it again. It really is a deliciously tart and sweet. A great way to start the day!

        Reply
    2. Oatmeal fan says

      January 27, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      I love having oatmeal for my breakfast. Oatmeal is always good for me. I will try this recipe

      Reply

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