Blueberry Oatmeal
Start your day with a bowl of comforting and nutrient-packed Blueberry Oatmeal, a breakfast favorite that's as wholesome as it is delicious. This recipe combines creamy rolled oats cooked to perfection with bursts of fresh blueberries, creating a naturally sweet and vibrant flavor. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, and your choice of honey or maple syrup, this dish is both heartwarming and irresistibly aromatic. Customize it with optional toppings like crunchy chopped nuts and extra blueberries for a delightful texture and beautiful presentation. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, Blueberry Oatmeal is an easy, healthy breakfast option rich in antioxidants, fiber, and warmth. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, it's a nourishing start to power you through the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup fresh blueberries
- 0.5 cup milk (cow's milk or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup extra blueberries for topping (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in 1 cup of rolled oats and reduce heat to medium-low.
Add 0.5 cup of fresh blueberries to the oats.
Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the oats are tender and the blueberries start to burst.
Stir in 0.5 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Add 0.25 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and a pinch (0.125 teaspoon) of salt. Stir to combine.
Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for a minute.
Divide the oatmeal between two bowls.
Top with additional chopped nuts and fresh blueberries, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your delicious blueberry oatmeal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 315 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 301 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
