Can I use a different type of orange if blood oranges aren't available?

Yes, you can substitute with navel or cara cara oranges, though the vibrant color and unique tartness of blood oranges will be missed.

What if I don't have whole cloves for the oatmeal?

The recipe suggests using 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves as an alternative if whole cloves are not available.

Can I use steel-cut oats instead of quick oats for this recipe?

This recipe is designed for quick oats, which cook in 1 minute and rest for 3. Steel-cut oats would require a much longer cooking time and different liquid ratios.

Are macadamia nuts essential, or can I use other nuts?

Macadamia nuts provide a unique buttery crunch, but you could substitute with other crushed nuts like pecans or walnuts for a different flavor profile.

How should I store leftover Crunchy Blood Orange Breakfast Oatmeal?

Store any leftover cooked oatmeal (without toppings) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Add fresh toppings just before serving.

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Crunchy Blood Orange Breakfast Oatmeal with Dark Chocolate Chips
[Vegan]

Name: Crunchy Blood Orange Breakfast Oatmeal with Dark Chocolate Chips [Vegan]
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2-3
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (375 ml) – oat milk (or preferred plant-; based milk); 1 cup (90 g) – org sprouted quick oats; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) – org maple syrup; 4 – whole cloves (or 1⁄4 tsp ground); 1/4 teaspoon (1.42 g) – salt; 1 – org blood orange (half per serving); 3-6 – macadamia nuts (crushed) (three per; serving); 1/4 cup – dark chocolate chips (vegan & gluten-free)

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A bowl of creamy oatmeal topped with vibrant slices of blood orange, crunchy crushed macadamia nuts, and melted dark chocolate chips.

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Crunchy Blood Orange Breakfast Oatmeal with Dark Chocolate Chips [Vegan]

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Start your day with this nutritious Vegan Breakfast Oatmeal Bowl with Macadamia Nuts, Blood Oranges & Dark Chocolate Chips. Your breakfast is ready in 5 minutes. It’s creamy and so flavourful, perfect for improving your morning mood.

Ingredients You Need for Crunchy Blood Orange Breakfast Oatmeal with Dark Chocolate Chips [Vegan]

For the Oatmeal:

1 1/2 cup (375 ml) – oat milk (or preferred plant- based milk)
1 cup (90 g) – org sprouted quick oats
1 tablespoon (15 ml) – org maple syrup
4 – whole cloves (or 1⁄4 tsp ground)
1/4 teaspoon (1.42 g) – salt

For the Toppings:

1 – org blood orange (half per serving)
3-6 – macadamia nuts (crushed) (three per serving)
1/4 cup – dark chocolate chips (vegan & gluten-free)

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How to Prepare Crunchy Blood Orange Breakfast Oatmeal with Dark Chocolate Chips [Vegan]

In a medium saucepan, add the plant-based milk with salt, cloves, and maple syrup and bring to boil on the stovetop. Add the quick oats and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from stovetop, cover and leave to rest for 3 minutes.
While the oats are resting, peel and slice the blood oranges, and prepare the serving bowls.
Add about a cup (or the desired amount) of cooked oats in a bowl, arrange slices of blood oranges, and top with crushed macadamia nuts and dark chocolate chips.