Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal delivers a creamy, hearty bowl with a gentle caramel sweetness from brown sugar, warm spice from cinnamon, and tangy bursts of dried cranberries. The butter adds a silky finish while the oats keep their satisfying chew. Serve this comforting breakfast on cool mornings or for a cozy weekend brunch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 69
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Stir the oats into the boiling water and keep cooking at a boil until the mixture starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Season the oats mixture with salt and stir.
- 2
Lower the heat to low and let the oats simmer until they begin to soften, about 20 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until smooth; stir this into the oats mixture. Keep cooking the oats until tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
- 4
Stir the cranberries into the oatmeal to distribute them evenly; cook just until the berries are warmed, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Calories 299.33 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 7.8 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 56.43 g 21%
- Total Fat 5.52 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.18 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 34.77 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 9.98 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 26.25 g --
- Added Sugars 9.94 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 44.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 40.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 12.05 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.37 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel Cut Oatmeal is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Butter, Dried Cranberry, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 299.33 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Butter, Dried Cranberry, Ground Cinnamon, Salt. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal?
- About 45 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal healthy?
- Brown Sugar, Cinnamon & Cranberry Steel-Cut Oatmeal has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 299.33 calories and 7.8 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.18 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.94 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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