Treat yourself to these delicious Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats! This yummy breakfast is quick, easy to make, and super scrumptious ... perfect for breakfast on Thanksgiving or Christmas or anytime of year!
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My sister introduced me to overnight oatmeal, and I've been in love ever since! It's such a great, no fuss breakfast that's perfect for busy mornings. Just prep everything in the evening, then grab and go in the morning. Sounds good, right?
With the holidays almost here, these Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats have been in constant rotation around here. Cranberries and oranges are one of the best fall / winter flavor combos (in my opinion), and they make a wonderful addition to these oats.
You are going to love this recipe! It's bursting with flavor from the fresh and dried fruit, and the crunchy nuts give the oats a great texture, too. And the recipe really couldn't be easier to make!
Make a batch of these oats to save time during a busy work week, or serve them for a relaxed holiday breakfast. The flavors are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Ready to get started? Then keep reading for all the details!
Ingredients
This easy recipe uses basic, easy to find ingredients! Here's what you'll need:
- Oats - You'll use old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe. You should avoid using instant oatmeal and steel cut oats, because they absorb milk differently and won't work as well.
- Cranberries - This recipe uses dried cranberries, and they give the oats a wonderful tart-sweet flavor you'll love. You could also swap in other dried fruit, depending on what's in your pantry.
- Orange - You'll pair the cranberries with a fresh orange, and you'll use both the fruit segments and the juice.
- Milk - Regular and plant based milks both work great for this recipe. I typically use my fave unsweetened soy milk.
- Maple Syrup - A little maple syrup naturally sweetens the oats. You could also substitute another sweetener, such as honey or brown sugar.
- Topping - You'll top the oatmeal with orange segments, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios. Feel free to substitute other nuts if you'd prefer.
These delicious Cranberry Oats are naturally vegetarian and gluten free. You can easily make them vegan and gluten free by using plant based milk and yogurt.
You'll Also Need
You'll need a small jar (or bowl with a lid) to prep and store the oats. Mason jars work really well: they have a reusable lid, and they are easy to transport. I used jam jars for these photos, and the ingredients just fit. A 12-ounce jar or a standard 16-ounce mason jar (pint jar) would work better, giving you more space. I also like using a canning funnel, which keeps the mess to a minimum.
How to Make Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats
This recipe is super quick and easy to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:
- Prep orange. You'll slicing the peel from the orange, and then removing the orange segments. Once you've done that, squeeze to orange pulp over a small bowl to extract as much juice as possible. Tip: If you've never segmented an orange before, check out the video in this post for a quick overview.
- Combine ingredients. Next, you'll add the the oats, milk, orange juice, dried cranberries, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to a jar. Mix everything together really well.
- Add topping. After you've mixed the oats, top them with the orange segments, dried cranberries, and pistachios.
- Refrigerate. Transfer the oats to your fridge, then refrigerate them overnight. In the morning they'll be nice and creamy!
All right, time to eat! You are going to love waking up to these delicious Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats!
Storage
These flavorful Cranberry Orange Oats will last for up to four days in the refrigerator, so make a big batch, then enjoy them all week long! The jars make this easy breakfast ideal for eating on the go, too. Just grab a spoon and you're all set.
Related Recipes
Looking for similar breakfast ideas? Check out my other overnight oats recipes next:
- Easy Overnight Oats Recipe ... this is your go-to guide for everything you ever needed to know about overnight oatmeal, from the basic recipe to the best toppings!
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Banana Overnight Oats
- Apple Overnight Oats
- Peach Overnight Oats
- Raspberry Overnight Oats
- Almond Joy Overnight Oats
- Mango Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Overnight Oats
Frequently Asked Questions
Overnight oats are a no cook method for making oatmeal. They're made with old-fashioned rolled oats that have been soaked in liquid (milk, yogurt, or water) overnight or until they've softened. Check out my guide How to Make Overnight Oats for an easy recipe, tips, variations, and topping ideas!
Overnight Oats will last for for three to four days once refrigerated. If you're using perishable toppings (like berries or fruit), add them just before serving for the freshest, most tasty results.
Overnight Oats can be eaten cold or hot, although they are typically eaten chilled straight from the refrigerator. To warm your oats, gently heat them in your microwave right before eating.
Yes, Overnight Oats need to be refrigerated once you've mixed all the ingredients together.
If your Overnight Oats didn't work, there may be a few issues. If they have a thick, gluey texture, you need to add more liquid. Try stirring in a little extra milk or water to thin them, then refrigerate the oats for a couple more hours. If your oats aren't tender, you need to refrigerate them longer (overnight is best). To add more flavor, make sure to add a pinch of salt, a dash of cinnamon (or other flavoring), and some maple syrup for sweetness.
Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats
Ingredients
For Oats:
- 1 large orange
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons dried cranberries
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- pinch kosher salt
For Topping:
- 2 teaspoons chopped pistachios
- 1 teaspoon dried cranberries
Equipment
Instructions
Prepare Oats:
- Slice peel from orange. Over a bowl, use a knife to remove the orange segments (see video for step by step tutorial).
- Squeeze leftover orange pulp over a bowl to extract juice.
- Combine oats, ¼ cup orange juice, milk, cranberries, maple syrup, and salt in a jar. Mix well.
- Top oats with reserved orange segments, cranberries, and pistachios. Then cover and refrigerate.
- In the morning, remove oats from refrigerator and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
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