Vanilla Cardamom Oat Groats Bowl (Printable Version)

Warm oat groats infused with vanilla and cardamom, topped with fresh berries, nuts, and coconut for a cozy morning meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup oat groats, rinsed
02 - 2 ½ cups water
03 - Pinch of salt

→ Flavorings

04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
06 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)

→ Toppings

07 - ½ cup fresh berries
08 - ¼ cup chopped toasted nuts
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
10 - 2 tablespoons dried fruit
11 - ½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt

# How To Make:

01 - Combine oat groats, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until groats are tender and most water is absorbed.
03 - Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, ground cardamom, and sweetener if using. Let sit covered for 2 minutes.
04 - Divide oat groats between two bowls. Top each with fresh berries, toasted nuts, coconut flakes, dried fruit, and yogurt if desired.
05 - Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cardamom and vanilla create this intoxicating aroma that makes your whole kitchen feel like a bakery
  • Oat groats have this incredible chewy texture that puts regular oatmeal completely to shame
02 -
  • I learned the hard way that stirring too often makes the groats gummy, just check occasionally
  • Freshly ground cardamom versus the pre-ground stuff is literally night and day
03 -
  • Rinse your oat groats thoroughly until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness
  • Let the pot sit covered off heat for those extra 2 minutes, it makes a difference

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