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Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal

A hearty and nutritious oatmeal dish featuring the delightful combination of sweet cherries and crunchy hazelnuts, perfect for breakfast.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal Base
  • 2 cups Rolled oats Use old-fashioned oats for best texture.
  • 4 cups Water or milk Use milk for creamier oatmeal.
  • 1 pinch Salt
Toppings
  • 1 cup Cherries Pitted and halved, fresh or frozen.
  • 1/2 cup Hazelnuts Chopped, toasted for extra flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, for added warmth.

Method
 

Prepare the Oatmeal
  1. In a saucepan, bring the water or milk to a boil. Stir in the rolled oats and salt.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender.
Add Toppings
  1. Once the oatmeal is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the cherries, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon if using.
  2. Serve hot, topped with chopped hazelnuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and maple syrup.

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