During the week, I usually enjoy a yogurt bowl loaded with fruit and granola. But the doctor recently told me to cut out dairy, so she's cramping my breakfast style. Since the weather started to turn, I figured instead of yogurt, I'd start making myself an oatmeal bowl.
First, let's talk oats. You can certainly reach for rolled oats. But I prefer steel-cut. The texture is far superior, and I hear they are that much more nutritious. So win, win in my book!
And while the package instructions often call for simmering in water, I prefer milk - they cook up SO much creamier! Of course, in an effort to nix the dairy, almond milk works wonderfully in this recipe. In fact, I usually prefer it since it helps cut the calories. Simmered with a bit of sweet and spice, and you have the perfect canvas for all kinds of delightful toppings!
Blueberry Almond seemed like a pretty stellar flavor combo this week. I like to spoon blueberries into the bottom of my bowl, pour over hot, creamy oatmeal studded with crunchy almonds, and drizzle over a bit of blueberry jam and almond butter! Lots of layers of flavor and texture all in one bowl!
Blueberry Almond Oatmeal
Ingredients
· 4 cups milk or almond milk
· ¼ cup honey
· 2 tsp cinnamon
· 1 pinch salt
· 2 tsp vanilla extract
· ½ tsp almond extract
· 1 cup steel-cut oats
· ½ cup slivered almonds
· 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
· 4 tbsp creamy almond butter
· 4 tbsp blueberry jam
If using frozen blueberries, remove from the freeze about 30 minutes before serving to allow to thaw.
In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, honey, spices and extracts. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Whisk in the oats. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the oats are cooked through but al dente. Fold in the almonds.
To serve, spoon blueberries into the bottom of a cereal bowl. Pour over hot oatmeal. Drizzle over a spoonful of almond butter and blueberry jam.
Serves 4
F Friendly
Gluten Free Friendly!
Double check your nutrition labels to ensure the oats and nuts are processed in a gluten free facility.
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