Ingredients
Oats
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1.5 cups milk (see note 1)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Toppings
- 1 tbsp milk (see note 1)
- 1/2 banana, sliced
- 3 strawberries sliced
- 1 tbsp nuts of choice (walnuts used)
- 1 tbsp coconut flakes
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine the oats ingredients in a small saucepan and cook on medium heat, stirring continually until it reaches your desired consistency (2-3 minutes). The oats will continue to thicken as they cool.
- Serve in a bowl topped with additional milk, banana, strawberries, nuts, coconut flakes, maple syrup and cinnamon.
Notes
Note 1 – You can use any milk of your choice. For a less creamy consistency, use half water and half milk.
Additional topping suggestions – any fruit (such as sliced apples or raspberries), dried fruit (apricot or cranberries), cocoa nibs, brown sugar instead of maple syrup.
MAKE AHEAD AND LEFTOVERS – Best made and served immediately. Not suitable to refrigerate or freeze.
- Prep Time: 2 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Category: breakfast, Creamy Oatmeal
- Method: simmer
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: Creamy Oatmeal, Creamy Oatmeal recipe