Author Notes: Oats are an ideal breakfast food, giving you with long-lasting energy and providing you with a helpful nutrient – beta-glucan – that has been shown to reduce levels of bad cholesterol. This recipe was written by the Healthline Editorial Team: http://www.healthline.com/health-recipes/slow-cooker-cranberry-orange-oatmeal —Healthline
Serves: 8
Ingredients
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8
cups water
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2
cups steel-cut oatmeal
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1/2
cup dried cranberries
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1/3
cup light brown sugar
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1
tablespoon orange zest
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1
teaspoon cinnamon
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1/2
teaspoon salt
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1/2
cup protein powder
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4
cups fresh orange segments
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1/2
cup chopped toasted walnuts
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1/2
cup honey or agave nectar
Directions
- Place first 7 ingredients in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
- Stir in protein powder and top each serving with 1/2 cup fresh orange segments, 1 Tbsp. walnuts, and 1 Tbsp. honey/agave.
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