Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruits
Start your day with the ultimate comfort breakfast: creamy oatmeal infused with the natural sweetness of dried fruits. This heartwarming recipe combines wholesome rolled oats simmered in water and milk to achieve a rich, velvety texture, perfectly complemented by the delightful chewiness of dried apricots, cranberries, and figs. Flavored with a touch of honey or maple syrup, vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon, this oatmeal recipe is as nourishing as it is indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick yet satisfying way to power your morning while providing a dose of fiber and antioxidants. Customize with crunchy chopped nuts for added texture and enjoy a bowlful of cozy goodness that's perfect for chilly mornings or health-conscious cravings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup dried figs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Stir in the rolled oats, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes until starting to thicken, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the milk to the saucepan and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the oats reach your desired consistency.
4. Stir in the chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, and dried figs and cook for another minute to heat the fruits through.
5. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
6. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top with chopped nuts if desired.
7. Serve immediately, and enjoy your warm and hearty oatmeal with dried fruits!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.9 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.4 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.4 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1516 mg | 32% | |
*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.
