Cherry Almond Oatmeal Recipes

OVERNIGHT CHERRY-ALMOND OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker coated with cooking spray, combine all ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until oats are tender, 7-8 hours., Stir before serving. If desired, serve with additional milk.

CHERRY ALMOND OATMEAL BAKE

Steps:

• Start by pre-heating your oven to 350 degrees and then wash and grate your apple. You could also substitute the apple with 1 cup of cinnamon apple sauce. However, the grated apple adds a little more texture.
• Mix the almond extract with your milk.
• Then sprinkle the oatmeal in a greased glass casserole dish and pour the milk on top.
• Next, layer the remaining ingredients on top of the oatmeal.
• Carefully add the casserole to the oven. It will be a little liquidy until the oatmeal soaks up the milk.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
• Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes, scoop and serve!

HEALTHY CHERRY ALMOND OATMEAL SMOOTHIE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the oats and 1/4 cup hot water, and rest for 5 minutes.
• In the pitcher of a blender, add the oat mixture, the cherries, yogurt, 2 tablespoons cold water, the honey, almond extract and a pinch of salt. Blend on high speed until very smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

CHERRY VANILLA OATMEAL

Steps:

• Put water, oats, salt and cherries into a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes for Old Fashioned Oats, or 1 minute for Quick Cooking Oats. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and cherry jam. Put into serving bowls and pour 2 tablespoons of milk over each bowl.

CHERRY-ALMOND BAKED OATMEAL

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 9x7 casserole dish (can use 9x9 dish or the ramekins) with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients. Stir well & pour evenly into prepared dish or ramekins. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine milk, brown sugar & butter to a boil. Watch closely, as it will foam up & boil over very quickly.
• When the mixture boils, remove from heat & stir in the almond extract.
• Pour boiling mixture over dry ingredients in casserole dish or ramekins. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
• Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until the milk is absorbed & oats are tender. Timing will vary by a few minutes depending on the size of your dish or ramekins.
• Can be served with milk, butter or syrup, but my family prefers to eat it plain.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHERRY-ALMOND OATMEAL

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, combine all ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally., Let stand 10 minutes before serving (oatmeal will thicken upon standing). If desired, serve with additional almond milk.

CHERRY-ALMOND OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a small bowl combine cherries and kirsch, triple sec or hot water. Let stand for 30 minutes; drain well.
• Meanwhile, combine butter and shortening until well blended. Add brown sugar, sugar, baking soda and salt until well blended. Beat in eggs. Beat in flour until well mixed. Stir in oats. Add drained cherries and almonds.
• Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 7-9 minutes or until tops are golden. Let cookies stand on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack; let cool.
• To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.