Description
A warm and comforting Berry Delicious Oatmeal recipe featuring creamy oats cooked with a blend of water and milk, naturally sweetened with honey or syrup, and topped with fresh or frozen berries. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast that is quick to prepare and bursting with fruity flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Base
- 1 Cup water
- 1 Cup milk (almond, rice, soy, or cow’s milk)
Oats
- 1 Cup Old Fashioned Oats (Five Minute Oats)
Sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon Honey, Maple Syrup, or Agave Syrup
Fruit
- 1/2 Cup Blueberries, Blackberries, and/or Raspberries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Boil liquids: Bring the water and milk to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat, ensuring both liquids are fully combined and heated evenly.
- Cook oats: Add the old fashioned oats to the boiling liquid, then reduce the heat to a low to medium simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the oats have thickened and become creamy in texture.
- Add sweetener and berries: Stir in the honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup along with the blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries. Cook for an additional minute or until the berries are warmed through and begin to soften or pop, especially if using frozen berries, which also helps cool the oatmeal slightly for easy eating.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture. Note that if serving to babies under one year old, omit honey for safety.
Notes
- Use frozen berries to help cool the oatmeal faster, making it ideal for kids to eat safely.
- If serving to children under 1 year, avoid honey to prevent botulism risk.
- You can substitute any milk type based on dietary preference or availability.
- Oats can be adjusted for thicker or thinner texture by altering cooking time or milk-to-water ratio slightly.
- This recipe yields a naturally sweetened and wholesome breakfast suitable for many diets except vegan if using honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
