Creamy Breakfast Oats Bowl (Printable View)
A comforting bowl of creamy oats with berries, nuts, and seeds for a wholesome nourishing 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
03 - Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are creamy and tender.
04 - Stir in the maple syrup or honey and vanilla extract.
05 - Divide the oats evenly between two serving bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with fresh berries, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and banana slices.
07 - Drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup if desired and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in less time than you'd spend scrolling your phone, but tastes like you actually tried.
- The creaminess is so satisfying that you won't miss heavy, complicated breakfasts.
- One bowl genuinely keeps you full through the morning hustle without that mid-morning crash.
02 -
- Don't walk away while the oats are cooking—they go from creamy to gluey faster than you'd think if the heat's too high.
- Cold milk straight from the fridge will cool everything down, so use room temperature or warmed milk if you want it to stay hot while you eat.
- Add your toppings right before eating, not before, or the nuts get soggy and the fresh elements lose their brightness.
03 -
- Toast your oats in a dry pan for two minutes before cooking them—this adds a subtle nuttiness that elevates the whole bowl without changing the technique.
- Use a combination of milk types if you have them, like half dairy and half coconut milk, for a deeper, more complex flavor that feels indulgent without being heavy.