This Orange and Date Oatmeal is just what you want on a busy morning - and a healthy oatmeal breakfast is just what you need to get you through "those days"!!! Once you know how to make oats, breakfast is never more than 5 minutes away! For toppings, oranges and dates are a classic pairing and the almonds provided just enough crunch. With just a touch of honey and spice to marry all the flavors, this Orange and Date Oatmeal will definitely be part of my "porridge" rotation!

My grandmother had two favorite sayings - one was "ach Jimmy!!" (referring to my grandfather) and"Eat your porridge!" - which was always directed at me. Sadly, those bowls of porridge didn't resemble this Orange and Date Oatmeal...(sigh).
As the child and grandchild of Scottish immigrants, "porridge"  aka "oatmeal" was a fixture on my breakfast table growing up - and still is.
There are many reasons I love oatmeal - it's easy to make (once you know how to make oats), filling and oatmeal makes a very healthy breakfast!  Not to mention rolled oats are like a blank canvas - there are almost endless ingredients you can add to it - like the oranges and dates in this Orange and Date Oatmeal!
Inspired by my latest cookbook obsession - Plenty More - I've been thinking a lot about Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. While perusing the produce department a pile of juicy oranges caught my attention. Dates somehow ended up in my cart, along with some sliced almonds. Thinking my bowl needed a little added sweetness, I grabbed some orange blossom honey.
Then headed back to the kitchen to start experimenting!

Then headed back to the kitchen to start experimenting!

How to Make Orange and Date Oatmeal

Step #1: Chop up the dates.

and then sectioned an orange..

How to Make Oats!

Step #1: bring 2 parts liquid (water, milk or non-dairy milk) to a boil in a medium-sized saucepan. Add 1 part rolled oats and reduce to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered for approximately 5 minutes, stirring frequently. TIP: One serving equals ½  cup of oats. So to make one serving, you need ½ cup of oats plus 1 cup of liquid. Easy peasy!!!

You could also add cinnamon (like I did for this Orange and Date oatmeal) or vanilla, or pumpkin pie spice... pretty much whatever suits your fancy! In this case, oranges, dates and almonds... and a drizzle of honey!

Top with the oranges, dates, and almonds And drizzle the top with a little Orange Blossom honey...
Oranges and dates are a classic pairing and the almonds provided just enough crunch. With just a touch of honey and spice to marry all the flavors, this Orange and Date Oatmeal will definitely be part of my "porridge" rotation!
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Like Oatmeal? Then you might enjoy these other recipes!

• Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats with Apple Compote
• No Bake Flax Oatmeal Bars
• Orange Ginger Oatmeal  Crisps

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Orange and Date Oatmeal

This Orange and Date Oatmeal recipe is quick, delicious and healthy! Made from pantry staples, it's sweet and crunchy and ready in under 10 minutes making it a quick, nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack!!!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: middle eastern inspired

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 6 minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 250kcal

Author: Nancy Buchanan

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick one minute oatmeal
• 1 ¾ cups water
• ½ teaspoon apple pie or pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 orange peeled, segmented and cut into ½ inch pieces
• ¼ cup chopped dates
• 2 Tablespoons sliced almonds toasted
• 1 Tablespoon orange blossom honey

Instructions

• Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the oats and the apple or pumpkin pie spice. Cook for approximately 1 minute over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and diviide equally between two bowls.
• Top with the orange segments, dates, sliced almonds and a drizzle of honey if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal

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