Creamy High-Protein Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal Recipe (3 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Breakfast Brunch Snacks Fruit Gluten-free Budget Recipes High Protein Recipes

It doesn't have to be winter to enjoy cranberry sauce, but the holidays are definitely the "most wonderful time of the year" to get creative with it. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, I make tons of homemade cranberry sauce. Rather than only serving it alongside various proteins at dinner, I let it shine at breakfast in this creamy high-protein cranberry sauce oatmeal recipe.

Starting my day with a protein-packed breakfast is important, and incorporating healthy cottage cheese an easy way to do that. By combining cottage cheese with oatmeal, you get the health benefits of protein and oats in every bite. Oats are a key source of fiber, among the other health benefits of oats. Plus, cranberries are a powerhouse of antioxidants, along with the other health benefits of cranberries.

To make this festive oatmeal recipe, you need only three gluten-free ingredients: quick-cook oats, cottage cheese and cranberry sauce. The cottage cheese texture mixes into the oatmeal and cranberry sauce easily. You simply cook the oatmeal according to package directions then mix in the cottage cheese and cranberry sauce. You can add optional toppings like fruit or chopped nuts, if you like.

I served this simple oatmeal recipe topped with chopped walnuts for breakfast. It would be a fun and festive holiday brunch, too!

Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 5 minutes 
Cook Time: 5 minutes 
Total Time: 10 minutes 
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quick-cook oats
• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 3/4 cup cranberry sauce
• fresh fruit, chopped walnuts, etc. (optional garnishes)

Recipe Notes

• Oats are naturally gluten-free, but to be sure, use gluten-free oats.

• You can use store-bought cranberry sauce or make your own cranberry sauce.

• For a flavor boost, sprinkle the oatmeal with some ground cinnamon, if you like.

• I topped the oatmeal with chopped walnuts, but those are optional.

• Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

Here's how to make it:

1. Prepare the oats according to package directions. Remove from heat.
2. Add the cottage cheese to the oatmeal in the pot and stir to combine.
3. Add the cranberry sauce to the mixture and stir to combine.
4. Serve immediately.
5. Garnish with toppings of choice, if desired.

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