Blueberry Oatmeal

5 from 4 votes

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!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Serene

Equipment

3 qt saucepan

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.

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.

Milk: use milk of preference

Maple Syrup: can substitute with any sweetener of choice.

Berries: can substitute frozen berries for fresh, treat the same in the recipe, cook until thawed and softened before bursting in the oatmeal.

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