Creamy Breakfast Oats Bowl (Print Version)
A wholesome bowl of creamy oats crowned with berries, nuts, and a touch of vanilla and maple syrup.
# What You Need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Toppings
06 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
07 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
09 - 1 small banana, sliced
10 - Optional: extra drizzle of honey or maple syrup
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a medium saucepan, mix rolled oats, milk, and salt.
02 - Heat over medium, stirring occasionally until it gently boils.
03 - Lower heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until creamy and tender.
04 - Stir in maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract until combined.
05 - Distribute the oat mixture evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh berries, chopped nuts, chia or flaxseeds, and banana slices.
07 - If desired, drizzle additional honey or maple syrup over the top before serving warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in fifteen minutes but tastes like you've been thinking about breakfast all morning.
- The creamy texture happens naturally without cream, just patient stirring and the right ratio of milk to oats.
- It's endlessly customizable, so you never eat the same bowl twice unless you want to.
02 -
- Stir frequently while simmering or the bottom will burn and taste bitter; a wooden spoon makes this easier than a metal one.
- Add your sweetener after cooking, not before, so you can taste and adjust without oversweetening.
03 -
- Make a double batch and store it in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of milk to loosen it back to creaminess.
- Toast your nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them so they contribute flavor, not just crunch.