Almond Vanilla Oatmeal with Blueberries

Make this for breakfast with a warm bowl of this satisfying Vanilla Almond Oatmeal with Blueberries! Lighter, super filling and easily made on the stove top (or slow cooker) in under 20 minutes!

It is certainly no secret that A cook am not exactly the best morning person so finding recipes that are quick and straightforward to make, yet still lighter are really important to me. Oatmeal is such a favorite of mine because it is full of protein and fiber, low in sugar and just tastes so darn good! A cook keep that there are so many different variations you can make too which is great because wh

This particular recipe may seem pretty basic, but oh is it good! Vanilla and almond have always been one of the favorite flavor combinations (um just look at the wedding cake) so it was a no-brainer to add them into oatmeal! Now A cook chose to use steel cut oats because A cook personally keep the nutty/chewy texture that they have, but you can absolutely use rolled oats if you prefer. Yes

What goes in

• 2 cups vanilla almond milk
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup steel cut oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon honey

How it comes together

1. To cook on the stove top: In a medium saucepan, bring almond milk, water and salt to a boil. Add steel cut oats, cover and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for about 10 to 20 minutes (depending on how you prefer your oatmeal). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond extracts, cinnamon and honey. Top with blueberries and almonds, serve and enjoy!
2. To cook in the slow cooker: Double the recipe and throw all ingredients into the slow cooker, stirring to combine. Set on the warm setting overnight or cook for 8 hours on low.