cozy oat bowl (Printable Version)

Warm oats topped with bananas, berries, nuts, and a touch of spice for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup rolled oats

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup water

→ Sweeteners

04 - 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

→ Fruits

05 - 1 banana, sliced
06 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)

→ Nuts & Seeds

07 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or almonds
08 - 1 tbsp chia seeds

→ Spices

09 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - Pinch of salt

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, water, cinnamon, and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
03 - Cook for 7-10 minutes until oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid.
04 - Remove from heat. Stir in maple syrup or honey.
05 - Divide oats between two bowls.
06 - Top each bowl with banana slices, berries, chopped nuts, and chia seeds.
07 - Add any additional toppings as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture hits that perfect sweet spot between creamy and substantial, never gloppy or watery
  • It takes fifteen minutes from cupboard to table, but tastes like something you'd order at a fancy café
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever's sitting in your fruit bowl or pantry
02 -
  • The oats keep thickening as they sit, even after you take them off the heat
  • If they get too thick, stir in another splash of warm milk or water to loosen them up
  • Fresh fruit wilts beautifully into warm oats, but add any delicate berries right before serving
03 -
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan if you have one—it distributes heat more evenly and prevents hot spots
  • Toast your nuts and spices in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them to the oats for deeper flavor

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