As a mom with 2 kids, I’m always looking for quick and healthy breakfast options. It needs to be easy, fast, nutritious and filling. If I could make a batch and eat it for the next couple days, that’s a huge bonus.
This blueberry oatmeal recipe is exactly what busy moms need. It’s easy to make, fast (in a way), has lots of fibre and fruit so its healthy and it keeps the kids full. I make a big batch in the morning and it feeds us for the next 2 days.
This breakfast oatmeal recipe is really versatile. As long as you have your oatmeal base, you could add whatever you want to it. I used steel cut oatmeal because Oprah said it’s better for you and you could use whatever oats you like, just follow the instructions on the package to cook it.
I usually use frozen blueberries and sometimes we put in apples to switch it up. Add some hemp hearts, flax or chia seeds, granola and of course your milk and sugar. You could even add in a dollop of peanut butter to cover all 4 food groups (why not?)
Here is a recipe for this easy nutritious breakfast recipe using steel cut oats
What you need:
1 cup steel cut oats
4 cups water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups blueberries
How to make it
In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
Add oats and cinnamon.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Remove from heat and stir in frozen berries. The frozen fruit will cool the mixture down so you could eat it pretty quickly.
Garnish with some hemp hearts, flax seeds, chia seeds or granola.
Serve with milk and sugar.
Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe
Quick, Healthy Breakfast - Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups blueberries
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- Add oats and cinnamon.
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in frozen berries. The frozen fruit will cool the mixture down so you could eat it pretty quickly.
- Garnish with some hemp hearts, flax seeds, chia seeds or granola.
- Serve with milk and sugar.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
About the author
Amy Lee is a tea lover, chocolate eater and a kale chip maker. When she’s not working on her baby photography business, she spends time with her children picking berries in their backyard and making crafts from Kiwi Crate’s craft kits. Haven’t heard of Kiwi Crate? Check out her kiwi craft box review on her blog The Connection We Share.
Elizabeth Lampman is a coffee-fuelled Mom of 2 girls and lives in Hamilton, Ontario. She enjoys travelling, developing easy recipes, crafting, taking on diy projects, travelling and saving money!
kathy downey
Wednesday 22nd of October 2014
This time when I made these I used cranberries instead and they were so good
Kimberly Flickinger
Thursday 7th of August 2014
This Blueberry Oatmeal looks delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!
kathy downey
Tuesday 17th of June 2014
I love healthy recipes,and these look so good
KD
Wednesday 30th of April 2014
I tried this, but using cream of wheat instead of oatmeal. It's yummy!
Shannon
Wednesday 23rd of April 2014
This looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing this healthy recipe with us.