Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal
Hearty Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal made with steel-cut oats, dried cherries, flaxseed, brown sugar, cinnamon, toasted hazelnuts, and hazelnut oil.
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Ingredients
- 6 c water
- 2 c steel-cut oats
- 1/3 c ground flaxseed
- 2/3 c dried cherries coarsely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp brown sugar divided
- 1/4 c chopped hazelnuts toasted and divided
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp toasted hazelnut oil
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, combine the water, steel-cut oats, ground flaxseed, dried cherries, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 20 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches the desired consistency. Stir occasionally during cooking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in 3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp toasted chopped hazelnuts, and the ground cinnamon until evenly incorporated.
- Portion 1 c oatmeal into each serving bowl.
- Top each serving with 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp toasted chopped hazelnuts, and 1 tsp toasted hazelnut oil.
- Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal gluten free, use steel-cut oats that are clearly labeled certified gluten free, as oats are often processed in facilities that also handle wheat.
Also confirm that the ground flaxseed, dried cherries, brown sugar, hazelnuts, cinnamon, and toasted hazelnut oil are gluten free and free from cross-contact. Avoid dried cherries with added flavorings or coatings unless the package is labeled gluten free.