Heart-Healthy Creamy Morning Oats
Start your day on a heart-healthy note with our Creamy Morning Oats, a wholesome breakfast recipe brimming with nutrition and flavor. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats simmered in a blend of water and unsweetened almond milk, this dish achieves the perfect creamy consistency. The addition of ground flaxseed and chia seeds boosts the fiber and omega-3 content, while a vibrant mix of juicy blueberries, sliced almonds, and unsweetened applesauce offers layers of texture and natural sweetness. A pinch of cinnamon ties it all together with warm, aromatic depth, and a drizzle of honey (optional) adds a subtle touch of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, these hearty oats are a deliciously simple way to jumpstart your morning and fuel your day. Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious, easy breakfast that supports heart health, this recipe is bound to become a favorite in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 0.5 cup Fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons Sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional)
Instructions
Combine the rolled oats, water, and almond milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the ground flaxseed and chia seeds, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the seeds to swell and the mixture to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from heat and gently stir in the blueberries, keeping them whole for a burst of flavor.
Divide the cooked oats into two bowls.
Top each serving with sliced almonds, a tablespoon of unsweetened applesauce, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
If desired, drizzle with honey for added sweetness.
Serve immediately and enjoy a heart-healthy start to your day!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
601 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.9 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 702 mg | 15% | |
*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.
