Creamy Breakfast Oats Bowl (Print version)

A nourishing bowl of creamy oats topped with berries, nuts, and seeds for a wholesome start.

# What you'll 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 make it:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix rolled oats, milk, and salt.
02 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
03 - Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until oats are creamy and tender.
04 - Stir in maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract.
05 - Divide the cooked oats evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh berries, chopped nuts, chia or flaxseeds, and banana slices.
07 - Drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 15 minutes, which means breakfast doesn't have to be rushed or complicated.
  • The creamy texture feels indulgent even though it's genuinely nourishing and full of real ingredients.
  • You can build it however you want—berries one day, nuts and chocolate the next—and it never feels boring.
02 -
  • Keep stirring while it simmers or you'll end up with a stuck, scorched bottom—it happens to the best of us, and once it happens once, you'll never forget to stir.
  • The oats will thicken even more as it cools, so if it looks a little loose when you first take it off the heat, that's exactly right.
  • Cold milk poured over hot oats will cool them down quickly, so if you're using plant-based milk that's been chilled, let the oats cool for a minute before serving.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and store the coats in the refrigerator for up to three days—you can reheat individual portions in the microwave and top them fresh each morning.
  • If your oats come out too thick, whisk in a splash of warm milk until you reach that perfect creamy texture that coats the spoon.

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