Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal
Warm, hearty, and naturally sweet, this Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal features steel-cut oats, dried cherries, flaxseed, cinnamon, and toasted hazelnuts.
Servings
Ingredients
- 6 cups water
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 1/3 cup ground flaxseed
- 2/3 cup dried cherries coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons brown sugar divided
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts toasted and divided
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnut oil
Instructions
Prepare the Oatmeal Base:
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, steel-cut oats, ground flaxseed, chopped dried cherries, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer and Cook:
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking, until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
Incorporate Flavorings:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the toasted hazelnuts, and the ground cinnamon. Mix gently to incorporate.
Portion and Garnish:
- Spoon approximately 1 cup of the cooked oatmeal into each serving bowl (yields 6 servings). Sprinkle each portion with 1 teaspoon of the remaining brown sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the reserved hazelnuts. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of toasted hazelnut oil over each serving before serving warm.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that you are using certified gluten-free steel-cut oats, as standard oats may contain cross-contamination from wheat during processing. All other listed ingredients are naturally gluten-free but always double-check packaging to confirm.