CRANBERRY-WALNUT OATMEAL

Cranberry-Walnut Oatmeal image

My family loves cranberries but we can get them fresh only during the holiday season. This recipe lets us enjoy the tartness of cranberry with the comfort of oatmeal all-year long. -Teena Petrus, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in oats. Cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring occasionally., Remove from heat; stir in sugar and vanilla. Top servings with cinnamon-sugar, cranberry sauce and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.