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Bright, cozy, and flavor-packed—this cranberry orange oatmeal is like sunshine in a bowl! The sweet-tart combo of juicy oranges and cranberries is next-level delish. The best part? It’s super easy to make (just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes!) and guaranteed to fuel you all morning.

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The Coziest Breakfast Ever

Oatmeal is a breakfast staple at any time of the year, but when the cold winter weather rolls around? It’s a whole vibe, friends. And nothing says cozy like a warm, creamy bowl infused with bright citrus and juicy cranberries.

Today, we’re combining both of those flavors for a sweet and tangy oatmeal recipe that seriously hits the spot. It’s the ultimate way to start your morning feeling satisfied, energized, and ready to take on the day.

Bonus: we’ll use just 4 ingredients (plus water) to get the perfect texture, consistency, and flavor. Without further ado, here’s my go-to, Christmas-inspired oats recipe I can’t stop making!

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A white bowl filled with cranberry orange oatmeal garnished with sliced almonds and orange slices

Let’s Talk Ingredients

We’re keeping it simple with just a handful of kitchen staples to bring this cranberry orange oatmeal to life! Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements (this is just an overview).

  • Orange Juice: The base of all that citrusy goodness! Freshly squeezed is best here, but store-bought juice works in a pinch.
  • Oats: We’re using steel cut oats for a heartier, chewier texture (don’t worry—they’re still naturally gluten-free!).
  • Cranberry Sauce: Add sweet and tart flavors with a few spoonfuls of cranberry sauce. (Here’s my homemade cranberry sauce recipe!)
  • Sliced Almonds: Last but not least, top the oats with sliced almonds for extra flavor and crunch!

What About Rolled Oats?

When making oatmeal, I definitely recommend using steel cut oats. Their hearty, chewy texture gives the oatmeal a rich, satisfying consistency that holds up well when cooked.

That said, you can swap in rolled or instant oats if that’s what you have on hand—just know that the final result will be much softer and a bit mushier.

A white bowl filled with cranberry orange oatmeal garnished with sliced almonds and orange slices

Making This Oatmeal Is A Cinch

If you’ve ever made oats on the stove, this recipe is no different—the whole process will take about 30 minutes! (Jump to the recipe card for the full printable instructions.)

  1. Cook the oats in a medium saucepan for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.
  2. Serve your oatmeal topped with cranberry sauce and sliced almonds.
A pot filled with cooking cranberry orange oatmeal ingredients
Keep the heat on low and let the oats gently simmer. (Rushing the process with high heat can lead to uneven cooking and a gummy texture.)
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Let the oatmeal sit for 5 minutes before garnishing and serving to help it thicken up!

Cozy Up With More Oats!

A white bowl filled with cranberry orange oatmeal garnished with sliced almonds and orange slices
A bowl of cranberry orange oatmeal topped with red sauce, almond slices, and orange wedges sits on a red surface. Its surrounded by fresh orange slices, a bowl of cranberries, sweet cranberry sauce, and two refreshing glasses of orange juice.
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Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Recipe

5 from 1 rating
By: Sarah Bond
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Bright, cozy, and flavor-packed—this cranberry orange oatmeal is like sunshine in a bowl! The sweet-tart combo of juicy oranges and cranberries is next-level delish. The best part? It's super easy to make (just 4 ingredients and 30 minutes!) and guaranteed to fuel you all morning.

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups orange juice, 354 mL
  • 1 ½ cups water, 354 mL
  • ½ cup steel cut oats
  • 2 to 4 Tbsp cranberry sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sliced almonds
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Instructions 

  • Cook: Combine orange juice, water, and oats in a medium pot. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, and cook for 25 to 30 minutes until oats are tender and water is absorbed.
    A saucepan brimming with creamy risotto, subtly reminiscent of cranberry orange oatmeal, accompanied by a wooden spoon on a vibrant red background.
  • Serve: Spoon into serving bowls and top with cranberry sauce and sliced almonds.
    A bowl of cranberry orange oatmeal, adorned with a red fruit sauce and sliced almonds, rests amidst a spoon, fresh cranberries, vibrant orange slices, and refreshing glasses of orange juice on a bold red background.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.3g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 2.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16.1g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information calculated by Sarah Bond, degreed nutritionist.

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  1. Dana says:

    5 stars
    Surprised it was so good!

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