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
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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
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Place first 7 ingredients in a lightly greased 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
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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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