Healthy Oat Breakfast with Currants
Kickstart your morning with this nourishing and flavorful Healthy Oat Breakfast with Currants, a delightful recipe that's as wholesome as it is satisfying. Made with hearty rolled oats simmered to creamy perfection, this breakfast is naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and gets a pop of tangy sweetness from chewy dried currants. A pinch of cinnamon adds warmth and coziness, while optional toppings like crunchy nuts and fresh fruit allow for a customizable finish. Whether you're using dairy or plant-based milk, this quick and easy recipe—ready in just 15 minutes—makes a filling yet lightweight start to your day. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, it's a healthy, nutrient-packed breakfast idea that the whole family will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy, optional)
- 0.25 cup dried currants
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional, e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit (optional, e.g., banana slices, berries)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, and a pinch of salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the milk (if using) and stir to combine. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the oats reach your desired consistency.
Stir in the dried currants, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oats cool slightly for a minute or two.
Divide the cooked oats into two servings and transfer them to bowls.
Top each bowl with a sprinkle of chopped nuts and optional fresh fruit, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your healthy oat breakfast with currants!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.7 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 316 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1212 mg | 26% | |
*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.
