Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal Recipe

This delicious and adaptable recipe offers a twist on classic oatmeal! Enjoy a warm bowl of Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal made with rolled oats, or try a gluten-free version using rolled millet or buckwheat. Sweet cranberries and rich dark chocolate meet creamy almond butter (or your favorite nut butter) in this comforting breakfast or snack. Easily customizable with your preferred milk and dried fruit – perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 412.3 kcal
Protein 27g
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Ingredients for Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (or 1 cup rolled millet/buckwheat)
  • Soymilk
  • 1/2 cup water (use more for millet/buckwheat as needed)
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter (or cashew/peanut butter)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup raisins (or 1/2 cup dried papaya)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped dark chocolate

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How to Make Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup soy milk (or rice/dairy milk), 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons almond butter (or cashew/peanut butter), 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup raisins (or dried papaya), and 1 tablespoon honey. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. If using oats, stir in 1/2 cup rolled oats. If using millet or buckwheat, stir in 1 cup rolled millet or buckwheat and 3 cups liquid (water or milk).
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes for oats, or 10-12 minutes for millet/buckwheat, or until the grains are cooked through and the liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
  4. While simmering, gently mash about half of the cranberries with the back of a spoon to create a chunky sauce.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon.
  6. Divide into bowls and top with 1-2 tablespoons of chopped dark chocolate.
  7. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

53g

Fat

30g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal?

Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal?

Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal has approximately 412.3 calories per serving, with about 27 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal?

The key ingredients for Cranberry Chocolate Oatmeal are Oats, Soymilk, Water, Almond Butter, Cranberries, Raisins. See the full list with measurements above.

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