Heart-Healthy Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruits
Start your day with a bowl of comforting, **Heart-Healthy Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruits**, a nutrient-packed delight that combines wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. This recipe features old-fashioned rolled oats cooked to perfection in a blend of unsweetened almond milk and water, creating a creamy and satisfying base. The addition of dried apricots, unsweetened cranberries, and chopped walnuts infuses every bite with chewy texture and nutty crunch, while ground flaxseed and a dash of cinnamon boost flavor and heart-smart benefits. Finished with a hint of vanilla extract and optional fresh blueberries, this warm breakfast is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect way to fuel your day while prioritizing heart health. Keywords for optimization: creamy oatmeal recipe, heart-healthy breakfast, oatmeal with dried fruits, almond milk oatmeal, quick healthy breakfast ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Dried apricots
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon Ground flaxseed
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- 0.5 cup Fresh blueberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the almond milk, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Once the liquid is simmering, stir in the rolled oats. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the oats are soft and have absorbed most of the liquid.
Meanwhile, chop the dried apricots into small pieces if they are not already bite-sized.
After the oats have cooked for about 10 minutes, stir in the chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, cinnamon, ground flaxseed, and vanilla extract. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the fruits are softened and heated through.
Remove the oatmeal from the heat and let it sit for a minute to thicken. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
Divide the creamy oatmeal into two bowls. If desired, top with fresh blueberries for added flavor and nutrition.
Serve immediately for a warm and heart-healthy breakfast treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 446 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.9 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.9 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 969 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 949 mg | 20% | |
*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.
