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Easy Creamy Oatmeal
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Easy Creamy Oatmeal
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Easy Creamy Oatmeal

This recipe guides you through making a quick, healthy, and satisfying bowl of creamy oatmeal, perfect for a balanced breakfast. It combines rolled oats with chia seeds for added texture and nutrients, cooked with oat milk and a touch of maple syrup and vanilla for flavor. The oatmeal is then topped with fresh berries and creamy peanut butter for a complete meal.
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Creamy Oatmeal in Bowl
Creamy Oatmeal in Bowl

Recipe Information

3m
Prep Time
7m
Cook Time
10m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
520
Calories
14g
Protein
74g
Carbs
19g
Fat
Oatmeal with Berries
Oatmeal with Berries

Ingredients

  • Rolled Oats

    1 cup
  • Chia Seeds

    1 tablespoon
  • Salt

    1 pinch
  • Oat Milk
    (or milk of choice)

    1 cup
  • Maple Syrup
    (adjust to taste)

    1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla Extract

    1 teaspoon
  • Strawberries
    (sliced, optional topping)

    1 cup
  • Blueberries
    (optional topping)

    1 cup
  • Peanut Butter
    (creamy, optional topping)

    1 tablespoon
Servings: 1
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Oatmeal with Berries and Peanut Butter
Oatmeal with Berries and Peanut Butter

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a small pot, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir briefly to mix the dry ingredients.
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    In a small pot, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt. Stir briefly to mix the dry ingredients.
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    Ensure your pot is large enough to prevent boil-overs once liquid is added.
  • 2

    Pour in the oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the pot with the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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    Pour in the oat milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the pot with the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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    For a richer flavor, consider using full-fat oat milk or a combination of milk and a splash of cream.
  • 3

    Place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal becomes thick and creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent sticking.
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    Place the pot on the stove over medium-low heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal becomes thick and creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Adjust heat as necessary to prevent sticking.
    7m

    Stirring more frequently towards the end of cooking helps achieve extra creaminess and prevents the oats from sticking to the bottom.
  • 4

    Once cooked to your desired consistency, carefully pour the creamy oatmeal into a serving bowl. Top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and a dollop of peanut butter, or any other preferred toppings.
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    Once cooked to your desired consistency, carefully pour the creamy oatmeal into a serving bowl. Top with sliced strawberries, blueberries, and a dollop of peanut butter, or any other preferred toppings.
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    Serve immediately for the best texture. You can add a splash more milk if the oatmeal becomes too thick upon cooling.
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