Day After Christmas Cranberry & Nut Breakfast

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Day After Christmas Cranberry & Nut Breakfast is a sweet and tangy breakfast bowl that's perfect for a nice post-Christmas breakfast treat.

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups fresh cranberries
	1/2 cup orange juice
	4 teaspoons sugar or 4 teaspoons Splenda granular
	1/3 cup unsalted mixed nuts ( I used cashews , walnuts , hazelnuts , brazil nuts & almonds )
	1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

280

Sugar

17g

Fat

10g

If you're looking for a sweet and tangy breakfast bowl to use up those leftover cranberries from Christmas, Day After Christmas Cranberry & Nut Breakfast is the perfect recipe for you. It's a light and refreshing breakfast that's quick to make and packed with nutrition. The recipe combines the tartness of the cranberries with the sweetness of orange juice and the crunch of roasted mixed nuts. These flavors are perfectly balanced with the creamy and tangy Greek yogurt, making this breakfast bowl a treat for your taste buds. This recipe is perfect for anyone who loves a healthy and flavorful breakfast, whether it's the morning after a big holiday feast or any other day of the week.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	Combine the cranberries, orange juice, and sugar or Splenda in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the cranberries have softened and the mixture has thickened.
3.	Spread the mixed nuts on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 5-10 minutes until they are fragrant and lightly browned.
4.	To serve, spoon the yogurt into bowls, topped with the cranberry mixture and the roasted nuts.

PROS

This breakfast bowl is quick and easy to prepare, nutritious, and filled with flavor.

The cranberries provide antioxidant benefits and are high in Vitamin C, while the nuts provide healthy fats and protein.

Greek yogurt is high in protein, calcium, and probiotics which support gut health.

CONS

This breakfast bowl may be too tart for some who do not like sour flavors.

The nuts may be allergenic to some people, in which case they can be omitted or substituted with a different add-in.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cranberries have been linked to improving heart health, promoting urinary tract health, and reducing inflammation in the body.
The mixed nuts provide healthy fats, protein and nutrients like vitamin E for healthy skin, and magnesium for brain and heart health.
Greek yogurt contains probiotics that promote healthy digestion and a strong immune system.