Overnight Oats with Cranberry Sauce
Overnight Oats with Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
For the Cranberry Sauce
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey, as needed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cranberry sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Continue to simmer the cranberry mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Prepare the overnight oats: In a large bowl or four individual jars, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir well to ensure all oats are submerged.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cover the bowl or jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 480 min
- 5
To serve, divide the overnight oats among serving bowls or leave in individual jars. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cooled cranberry sauce.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Add optional toppings such as chopped nuts, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Overnight Oats with Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
For the Overnight Oats
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups milk, dairy or non-dairy
For the Cranberry Sauce
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or honey, as needed
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the cranberry sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Continue to simmer the cranberry mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and let cool completely. This can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Prepare the overnight oats: In a large bowl or four individual jars, combine the rolled oats and milk. Stir well to ensure all oats are submerged.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cover the bowl or jars and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the oats to soften and absorb the liquid.
⏱️ 480 min - 5
To serve, divide the overnight oats among serving bowls or leave in individual jars. Top each serving with a generous spoonful of the cooled cranberry sauce.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Add optional toppings such as chopped nuts, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a dollop of Greek yogurt, if desired.
⏱️ 3 min