Berries are a beloved breakfast staple and there are reasons aplenty. First of all, there are so many kinds of berries that you are never out of options. It is, in fact, considered a good idea to include a mix of berries in your meals, as then you maximise your chances to load up on various kinds of antioxidants. Cranberries are touted to be one of the best kinds of berries due to their dense nutrient profile. They are small, sweet deep-red berries that are native to America.
Cranberry cultivation in America goes back centuries in time. And to date, it is one of the three commonly cultivated fruits native only to North America. Not just the bigwigs, many small farmers too, many of them fourth, fifth, or even sixth generation – produce US cranberries on 40,800 acres of land, filling the nutritious needs of many Americans, one dish at a time. They are a powerhouse of antioxidants that boost our immune system naturally. They are filled with nutrients like; Vitamin C, E, and K, packed with antioxidants, helps in UTI and many more.
Cranberries have an especially wide fan base because of their flavour and versatility. Unlike most berries, they do not have a sharp, acerbic taste. It is tangy, but also adequately sweet, making it ideal for so many kinds of sweet and savoury breakfast dishes like breads, cookies, muffins, smoothies, and porridges. They can also be used to make yummy jams and relishes, the options are endless. We handpicked four yummy cranberry breakfast recipes for you.
.Gluten Free Dairy Free Cranberry Bread
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tbsp distilled vinegar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a loaf pan.
- In a measuring cup, combine the almond milk and vinegar. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, add the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, vanilla, and eggs. Add the almond milk mixture, and whisk together until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour this into the wet ingredients in the other bowl, and mix until just combined. Fold in the cranberries.
- Pour into the loaf pan, then bake at 350 degrees F for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick pulls out clean from the center. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then flip onto a wire rack to continue cooling. Enjoy!
Notes:
- If using frozen cranberries, you do not need to thaw them prior to using in this recipe.
- If you’d like, feel free to add ½ cup of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to this recipe.
Cranberry White Chocolate Muffins
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries fresh or frozen
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12-count muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk together until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pour into the other bowl with the wet ingredients, and stir until combined.
- Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the muffin tin until each one is almost (but not completely) full. Bake at 350 degrees for 23 to 27 minutes, or until a light golden brown on 1top and a toothpick pulls out clean from the center.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to continue cooling. Enjoy!
Cranberry Roasted Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
For the roasted cranberries
- 2 cups cranberries
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
To assemble breakfast bowl
- 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
- 2 cups cooked oatmeal
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Method:
- To make the roasted cranberries, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toss fresh cranberries with oil and brown sugar. Roast in oven until softened and slightly caramelized, about 15- 20 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate and reheat in a microwave oven until warm.
- To assemble the breakfast bowl, divide Greek yogurt, cooked oatmeal and pecans among four cereal bowls. Top each bowl with warm roasted cranberries. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Cranberry Banana Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
Ingredients for Cranberry Banana Berry Smoothie
- 1 medium ripe banana, cut into chunks
- 1 cup low-fat raspberry or strawberry yogurt
- 2/3 cup 100% cranberry juice
- 1 cup frozen raspberries, strawberries or blueberries
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve immediately.
So, how many of these recipes are you going to try.
