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This creamy, colorful Blueberry Oatmeal is made using fresh blueberries! Ditch the packets and serve up this warm, filling homemade blueberries & cream oatmeal to the family. Only a handful of ingredients and 15 minutes of time is needed for this family friendly breakfast.
Why Make This Blueberry Oatmeal:
- Quick and Easy: using Old Fashioned Oats, this recipe only takes 15 minutes to make on the stovetop. This is a great option for busy mornings.
- Healthy: Making your own oatmeal from scratch allows you to control the ingredients you are using and feeding your family. This recipe doesn’t use sugar and instead sweetens with fresh blueberries and a bit of maple syrup.
Ingredients:
Notes on Some Ingredients:
- Oats: this recipe calls for Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, and that is what the cooking time is based on. If you swap out for another type of oat (steel cut) the cooking time will change. Please refer to the cooking directions on the package of the oats you are using for more information.
- Blueberries: using fresh blueberries are easy, let the berries cook and burst in the oatmeal. If you need to swap out with frozen blueberries you can simply add frozen berries to the oatmeal the same as the fresh and let them cook until they burst.
- Milk: use your favorite type of milk/dairy-free milk/cream
- Water: for creamier oats feel free to swap this out for more milk.
- Maple Syrup: used as a sweetener, you can start with less and add to taste as needed. Or swap this for Honey, light brown sugar, sugar or your preferred sweetener.
How to Make (Step by Step)
- Step 1: Bring to Simmer. Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture starts to simmer and bubble.
- Step 2: Burst Berries. When the edges start to bubble (after 3-5 minutes) reduce heat to low. Using the back of a spoon burst the blueberries by pressing against the side of the pot.
- Step 3: Cook. Place lid on top of pot and continue cooking an additional 3-5 minutes until oats are thickened and cooked to desired consistency.
Expert Tip:
Extra Milk: Rolled oats cook in a 1:1 ratio of liquid to oats. Adding an extra 1/4 cup of milk makes sure the oats are extra creamy and not dry.
FAQ’s:
Can I use frozen blueberries?
Yes, treat the frozen blueberries the same in this recipe, allow the berries to cook with the oatmeal to thaw and soften, then burst when they are cooked through.
Can I use a different type of oatmeal?
Yes you can use any kind of oatmeal you prefer, just keep in mind that the type of oats used will determine cooking time. Refer to the package you are using for additional cooking information.
Can I use a different type of milk?
Yes, you can make this using any milk of preference.
More Breakfast Recipes:
- This Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake is easy to make the day before and also serves as a great dinner option!
- Texas Sausage Kolaches are a fun treat the entire family loves.
- Tex Mex Migas combines scrambled eggs with tortillas for a filling option.
- Snickerdoodle Oatmeal is a cinnamon sugar spiced breakfast option that is quick and easy to make.
Blueberry Oatmeal
Rich and creamy Oatmeal made with fresh, juicy blueberries, a hint of vanilla and a splash of cream. Skip the instant packets and enjoy this easy to make recipe that is ready in only 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup water
- 1¼ cup milk
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberries
Topping
- heavy cream
- fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Boil: Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture starts to boil.
- Burst Berries: When the edges start to bubble (after 3-5 minutes) reduce heat to low. Using the back of a spoon burst the blueberries by pressing against the side of the pot.
- Simmer: Place lid on top of pot and continue cooking an additional 3-5 minutes until oats are thickened and cooked to desired consistency.
- Topping: Serve the oatmeal in bowls and top with a splash of cream and fresh blueberries.
Equipment
Notes
Old Fashioned Oats: Also called Rolled Oats, have a short cooking time and require 2 cups of liquid per every cup of oats. Keep this ratio if doubling this recipe. (There is an additional 1/4 cup of liquid called for in this recipe to ensure creamy oats!)
Substitutions:
- Steel Cut Oats: 3 cups of liquid per 1 cup of oats. Take longer to cook, plan on 15-20 minutes to cook.
- Quick Oats: cook quickly, these still require 2 cups of liquid per 1 cup of oats.
- Milk: feel free to use any dairy free milk of your choosing.
- Maple Syrup: can be substituted for any sweetener of your choice.
Nutrition
Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 315mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 191IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Recipe first published February 18, 2015. Updated May 20, 2021 with new images.
Blueberries oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts. This recipe is unique and easy, definitely, I will try it. Thanks for sharing an amazing recipe.
Thank you, not only for posting this wonderful recipe, but for not vilifying fat and sugar. I love that you embrace them without judgement and shame. There are too many awful websites preaching low fat, low sugar “healthy” recipes, all geared for weight loss. I have long felt that this has bred an unhealthy mentality to brand certain foods as “good” and “clean” while anything else is “bad”, “sinful” and should be something to feel guilty about. Why feel guilty about eating something we enjoy? I believe if we eat without restriction, our bodies will automatically learn how to eat what it needs. The talk of “dieting” is ridiculous. Many people end up overeating/bingeing BECAUSE we have been restricting somehow. And when I say restricting, I include mental restriction e.g. having skim milk with your cereal when you really wanted full cream milk and topped off with spoonfuls of heavy cream like you did here!
I haven’t read your entire blog, but I do hope the rest of your posts are of this nature. Thank you again! (P.S. I made this for breakfast, except I just splashed on the cream without measuring, and it was YUM!)
I remember eating those packets of oatmeal when I was a little girl. I love that you transformed those childhood memories into something more adult like. Now we can secretly relive those moments of just being a kid.
Nothing beats a good bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.. I have to make this tomorrow, good thing I have all the ingredients on hand!
I refuse to eat plain oatmeal so I am always looking for new ways to spice it up. Love this blueberry and cream version! =)
This is a great way to make oatmeal more interesting. (My doc says I need to have 1 bowl a day…)
Blueberries are a superfood, too! Thanks for the great recipe.
Thanks so much Doug! I love having oatmeal for my breakfasts 🙂 Always looking for fun ways to enjoy it!
Oatmeal is a great start to the day and it’s awesome your daughter figured that out too. Love all the fresh berries!
Blueberries make me think of warmer weather..and I so miss that! This looks great!
I love a big bowl of oatmeal to start the day! And I’m always looking for an excuse to add berries, so this looks perfect!
Love this. Oatmeal is by far my favorite breakfast so always looking for a new version.