Description
A cozy morning delight that combines warming oats with customizable toppings for a nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or non-dairy alternative
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1/4 cup nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
- 1 tablespoon jam (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for Almond Joy twist)
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- Sweetener (optional, e.g., honey or maple syrup)
Instructions
- For stovetop: In a saucepan, combine oats and milk over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
- For Instant Pot: Add oats and milk in the pot, seal the lid, and cook on manual for 3 minutes. Allow natural release for about 10 minutes.
- Top with your choice of ingredients (e.g., banana and nuts, blueberries, peanut butter and jam, cocoa powder and almonds, apple and cinnamon, or strawberries).
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for a quick breakfast option throughout the week.
Notes
For the best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats and avoid overmixing. Toppings should be added just before serving to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop / Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg