<p>Wake up with a breakfast bursting with citrusy flavor courtesy of your slow cooker. These Orange Infused Steel Cut Oats are filling, low-fuss and easy to make ahead freezer recipe for busy mornings.</p>
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 cup Steel Cut Oats
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1/2 cups juice Orange
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons zest Orange
- 1/2 cups chop Cranberries, Dried
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Nutritional Information
- 1 serving = about 1/2 cup
- 268 Calories
- 8g Total Fat
- 4g Sat Fat
- 0g Trans Fat
- 18mg Cholesterol
- 40mg Sodium
- 42g Total Carb
- 4g Fiber
- 19g Total Sugars (Includes 2g Added Sugars)
- 7g Protein
- 11 WW Freestyle
Make It Now Cooking Directions
These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.
- Coat slow cooker with butter.
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker and mix well.
- Cook on low 4 hours.
- Allow oatmeal to cool before serving.
Freeze For Later Cooking Directions
These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).
Why would I want to freeze this?
- Coat slow cooker with butter.
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker and mix well.
- Cook on low 4 hours, stir frequently to prevent burning on edges of slow cooker.
- Allow oatmeal to cool completely.
- Divide into indicated number of freezer bags, label and freeze.
Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions
These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.
- Thaw: In fridge
- Reheat in microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.