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Make the most amazing, healthy seasonal oatmeal recipe with this vegan, gluten-free Steel Cut Oats with Cranberries and Pear recipe. You can even make it in the Instant Pot!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups water
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 large pear, with peel, diced
- 1 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (or 1/2 cup dried cranberries)
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Place water in a medium pot and bring water to a boil.
- Add oats and stir well.
- Add pear, cranberries, and spices, stir well, cover, and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid sticking.
- Add pecans, chia seeds, and maple syrup and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Sample texture of porridge. If it is still too chewy, cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until it achieves desired texture, stirring frequently.
- Divide among four bowls (about 1 3/4 cups per serving) and enjoy with plant-based milk, if desired.
Notes
Store leftover servings in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave or over the stove as needed. For best storage results, reserve pecans to add after heating to avoid sogginess.
Instant Pot Directions: Place all ingredients in the container of the Instant Pot. Press “Porridge” setting. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions.
Slow cooker Directions: Place all ingredients in the container of the Slow cooker. Cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-12 hours. Cook according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg