Creamy Breakfast Oats Bowl (Printable Version)
A comforting bowl of creamy oats topped with fresh berries, banana, nuts, and seeds for a nourishing breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Fruit & Toppings
06 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
07 - 1 small banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
# Directions:
01 - Combine rolled oats, milk, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
02 - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid.
03 - Stir in maple syrup or honey and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - Divide the creamy cooked oats evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Top each bowl with fresh berries, banana slices, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and seeds as desired.
06 - Serve immediately. Drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup if preferred.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The texture transforms into something luxurious without any fancy techniques
- You can customize the toppings based on whatever looks good at the market
- It keeps you full through those marathon morning meetings without weighing you down
02 -
- Stirring constantly prevents that sad stuck layer on the bottom of your pan
- The oats keep thickening even after you remove them from heat so stop while they look slightly too loose
- Cold toppings against hot oats create this incredible temperature contrast
03 -
- Toasting your nuts and coconut in a dry pan for two minutes transforms them completely
- Adding the fruit after cooking keeps it fresh and bright instead of cooked down