Description
Start your day right with this delicious and nutritious Oatmeal with Fruits and Nuts recipe. Creamy oats topped with fresh fruits, nuts, and a hint of sweetness make for a satisfying breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Rolled Oats:
1 cup
Milk or Water:
2 cups
Honey or Maple Syrup:
1 tablespoon
Cinnamon:
1/2 teaspoon
Chopped Apples or Bananas:
1/4 cup
Fresh Berries:
1/4 cup (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
Chopped Nuts:
2 tablespoons (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
Raisins or Dried Cranberries:
1 tablespoon
Salt:
pinch
Optional Toppings:
nut butter, chia seeds, or yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, bring milk or water with a pinch of salt to a gentle boil. Stir in rolled oats and cook on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes until soft.
- Add Sweeteners: Remove from heat and mix in honey or maple syrup and cinnamon.
- Assemble: Divide oatmeal into bowls and top with fruits, nuts, and dried fruit. Add optional toppings as desired.
- Serve: Enjoy warm and customize with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can prep toppings ahead for convenience.
- For creamier oats, use milk or a mix of milk and water.
- Adjust sweetness to taste or substitute with mashed banana for a natural sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
