Description
Cook this oatmeal for a quick breakfast. Lemon zest adds a bright flavor. Blueberries provide natural sweetness. You get a filling meal in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine oats, almond milk, and salt in a small pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer for five minutes until the oats absorb the liquid.
- Remove the pot from the stove.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla, and maple syrup.
- Fold in the fresh blueberries gently.
- Pour into a bowl and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use water instead of milk for fewer calories.
- Swap fresh berries for frozen ones if needed.
- Top with chia seeds for added texture.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for two days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lemon blueberry oats, citrus oatmeal, healthy breakfast, fruit porridge, dairy free oats