Orange & Cranberry Oatmeal

We tried an oatmeal packet from Target recently that is cranberry orange. It's really tasty but I love the texture of homemade oatmeal. Found this recipe on food.com and was thrilled with how yummy it is. Very yummy, vibrant winter flavors. The mandarins seem like they'd be odd but they are pleasant bursts of orange. And compliment the chewy cranberries and bit of cinnamon. I added extra cranberries and didn't think it needed any more sweetening. 10/10

Ingredients:

2 cups water

4 Tbsp. Orange juice concentrate

1 1/4 cup quick cooking oats

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1 (11 oz) can mandarins drained

3 Tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1/4 cup chopped almonds (optional)

Directions:

1. In large saucepan bring water a and orange juice concentrate to a boil.

2. Stir in the oats and return to a low boil for 2 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and add cranberries, mandarins, brown sugar, cinnamon annd chopped nuts.