Description
This quick blueberry banana oatmeal is sure to start your morning off right. Ready in 7 minutes, loaded with flavour, and bursting with fun!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 sliced banana*
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- optional: pinch cardamom
- optional: sprinkle of cinnamon
- optional toppings: 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, *1 extra banana, 1/4 cup extra blueberries, 1 tbsp peanut butter
*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.
Instructions
- Combine oats, water, and pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, stir and reduce to a simmer.
- Add blueberries, sliced banana, chia seeds, maple syrup and spices if using.
- Cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes until the oats are tender and warmed through.
- To serve, spoon into bowls and enjoy! Top with more banana, peanut butter, toasted walnuts, and another drizzle of maple syrup if desired!
Notes
*Cost Comparison: Approximately $1.13 CAD ($0.57/serving) for base oatmeal vs. $2.50 or more if we purchase oatmeal from a cafe. If topping with ¼ cup toasted walnuts, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 additional banana, and 1/4 cup extra blueberries the cost goes up to: $1.92 ($0.96/serving).
*If using steel-cut oats, combine ¾ cup oats with 1½ cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 7 minutes. Add blueberries, banana, maple syrup, and spices and cook for an additional 3 minutes until oats are tender. For creamier oats, add ¼ cup plant milk. Using steel-cut oats brings the cost of this oatmeal to: $2.19 CAD (roughly, $1.10/serving).
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American