A hot oatmeal bowl is a perfect breakfast for a cold winter morning. However, if you add some fresh berries when they’re in season it also becomes a very suitable summer dish.
Also known as porridge in some parts of the world, oatmeal is a delicious way to get your day started on the right foot. Not only is it tasty but this hot oatmeal bowl is also jam-packed with essential nutrients.
Preparing a Hot Oatmeal Bowl
Ingredients
Rolled Oats: Also called old-fashioned or whole oats, they are steamed and pressed to gain their shapes.
Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is a white substance that is milk-like and extracted from the flesh of the fresh coconut. Used in this recipe to make the final oatmeal more creamy and light.
Ground Flaxseed: High in fibre and omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseeds are a great way to boost the nutritional value of any dish. Most experts recommend the use of ground flax seeds for better digestion and therefore better absorption of nutrients.
Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are very high in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids and protein. They are the edible seeds of a plant and are a complete plant-based protein.
Cinnamon: is a spice that is actually made out of the inner bark of the tree. You can commonly buy cinnamon sticks or ground cinnamon. This recipe calls for ground cinnamon and is a key flavour component in this hot oatmeal bowl.
How to Make a Hot Oatmeal Bowl
This is one of the healthiest and simplest meals you will make in the morning. Add water and coconut milk into a medium pot. I like to turn the heat to high to start to get the process moving a little faster.
Tip: To get more coconut flavour into the oatmeal, add 2 cans of coconut milk and only half a cup of water.
Once the liquids are heating up gather your remaining ingredients. Start by adding the rolled oats.
Tip: You can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.
Add the chia seeds, ground flax seeds, cinnamon and salt to the pot and turn the heat down to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
While the oatmeal is cooking, prepare your toppings. We like to provide a variety to make sure everyone finds something they like, but that’s just our way of dealing with picky toddlers.
Once the oatmeal has reached your desired consistency take it off the burner and portion it into bowls. Serve with your favourite toppings and voila! You have yourself a protein and fiber-packed breakfast in no time.
Substitutions
Rolled Oats: You can also use steel-cut oats for this recipe but I find they take a bit longer to cook. Look for the desired recipe (see video for guidance) if you’re unsure.
Maple Syrup: There is no sweetener added, so if you prefer your oatmeal with a bit of sweetness you will need to either add chopped dates or prunes (2-3) into the pot at the beginning of the recipe or a sweet topping like honey or agave.
Toppings: Here are some alternatives to the suggested toppings in the ingredients list:
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- Apple sauce
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Peanut butter
- Banana and chocolate chips
- Mixed seeds (e.g., pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
Serving Hot Oatmeal
Oatmeal is best served right away while it’s hot. With that said, we regularly keep leftovers in the fridge and reheat them the next day for breakfast.
The topping options are endless, you can make a buffet to suit the pickiest eater in your family (hint: chocolate chips work great to entice the littles). See substitutions above for more topping alternatives.
Hot Oatmeal Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- Medium pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if required
- 400 ml coconut milk 1 can
- 2 ¼ cups of water
- 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed optional
- 3 Tbsp chia seeds optional
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 4 tsp Shredded coconut
- 1 cup Blueberries Fresh or frozen
Instructions
- Add the water and coconut milk into a medium pot and turn to medium heat. As the liquid warms up, add all the ingredients (except toppings) into the pot.2 cups rolled oats, 400 ml coconut milk, 2 ¼ cups of water, 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed, 3 Tbsp chia seeds, 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt
- Turn heat to low and stir occasionally to prevent burning. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the oatmeal has reached your desired consistency.
- While the oatmeal is cooking, prepare your toppings.
- Once desired consistency is reached, serve hot with toppings of choice.2 tbsp Maple Syrup, 4 tsp Shredded coconut, 1 cup Blueberries
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