Also known around here as "purple oatmeal," this creamy and colorful breakfast is a healthy way for everyone to start their day. To make it vegan, just use almond milk.
Yield: 2generous servings
Ingredients
1cuprolled oatsnot the quick-cooking kind
1 1/2cupswater
1cupwhole milk2% milk and almond milk also work + a few extra tablespoons for serving
2tablespoonschia seeds
2tablespoonspure maple syrup
1cup+ 1/4 cup fresh blueberriesabout 5 ounces total
Pinchsalt
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
More optional toppings: additional maple syrup and almonds or pepitas
Instructions
Add oats, water, milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and 1 cup blueberries to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer until the oats have thickened and most of the berries have burst, turning the oatmeal purple, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Scoop into bowls and divide remaining berries between the two. Drizzle with milk. Add optional toppings if desired. Serve.