Trail Cooking: Orange Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: fresh cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh cranberries are lower in sugar, while raisins are often less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar can be a cost-effective alternative.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option, while water can be used to reduce costs.

Start with 1/2 cup of whole oats in a zip top bag.

Juice 1 good-sized orange and pour the juice into a spill-proof container.

Add walnuts to the oats; you can chop them in a food processor for an even flavor.

Add dried cranberries to the mixture for sweetness and tartness.

Add about 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to the mix.

Sprinkle in some salt to taste.

Mix all the dry ingredients together thoroughly.

Optionally, you can take an orange on the trail and squeeze it fresh into the mixture.

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