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Blueberry Banana Oatmeal

Warm rolled oats simmered with whole milk, blueberries, bananas, and ground cinnamon. A simple, healthy vegetarian breakfast for a family of 4.

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Ingredients and instructions

Servings
4
Total time
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Cup rolled oats - 2 cups
  • 2 Cup whole milk - 2 cups
  • 2 Cup water - 2 cups
  • 1.5 Cup blueberries - 1 1/2 cups, Some fruit is reserved for topping.
  • 2 Count bananas - 2 medium, Sliced into thin rounds; some fruit is reserved for topping.
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
  • 2 Tablespoon pure maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
  • 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
  • 0.25 Teaspoon fine salt - 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fruit

    1. *Rinse the blueberries* and *slice the bananas* into thin rounds; set aside some fruit for topping.

  2. Start the oatmeal

    2. In a medium saucepan, combine *water, whole milk, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt* and bring to a *gentle simmer* over medium heat.

  3. Cook until creamy

    3. Cook for *5 to 7 minutes*, stirring often, until the oats are *creamy and tender*.

  4. Sweeten and warm the fruit

    4. Stir in *maple syrup, vanilla extract, half the blueberries, and half the bananas*; cook for *1 to 2 minutes* until the fruit is warmed through.

  5. Rest and serve

    5. Remove from heat and let the oatmeal *stand for 2 minutes* to thicken, then serve topped with the *remaining blueberries and banana slices*.