Power Oatmeal with Blueberries and Flax
Kick-start your morning with a nourishing bowl of Power Oatmeal with Blueberries and Flax, a wholesome recipe that’s as delicious as it is nutritious. This hearty breakfast combines creamy rolled oats simmered with a touch of vanilla and cinnamon, then enriched with nutrient-packed ground flaxseed for an extra boost of fiber and omega-3s. Sweetened naturally with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and topped with vibrant, antioxidant-rich blueberries, this recipe is a perfect balance of health and flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s ideal for busy mornings when you need a quick, satisfying meal to fuel your day. Customize it with your choice of dairy or plant-based milk, and enjoy this warm, comforting oatmeal as a healthy breakfast staple the whole family will love. Perfect for fans of easy, healthy breakfast ideas!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 cup blueberries
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon honey (or maple syrup)
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, and a pinch of salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened.
Stir in the milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and optional cinnamon. Cook for another 1–2 minutes to combine, stirring frequently.
Remove the oatmeal from the heat and stir in the ground flaxseed.
Divide the oatmeal evenly between two bowls.
Top each bowl with the fresh blueberries.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Power Oatmeal with Blueberries and Flax while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
482 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 212 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.2 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 19.6 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*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.
