Try our delicious and nourishing SPINACH OATMEAL WITH BERRIES packed full of healthy ingredients and amazing creamy texture. Only 5 ingredients (oats, milk of choice, sweetener of choice, fresh or frozen spinach and vanilla extract), less than 10 minutes effective effort, vegan and easy to make. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Serves: 2
Difficulty: 2/10
INGREDIENTS
Oatmeal:
1 cup oats (use gluten free oats for gluten free oatmeal)
1.5 cups milk of choice + more to dilute in the morning if oatmeal made ahead (approx. 1/4 cup per serving)
1 cup (packed) spinach leaves (fresh or frozen)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp agave nectar (alternatively use maple syrup or honey)
Optional toppings:
fresh berries of choice (I used a mix of blueberries, raspberries and strawberries)
INSTRUCTIONS
The Oatmeal:
Combine milk, spinach, vanilla extract and agave nectar in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
Add oats to the pot on medium-high heat along with the spinach-milk mix. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Once thick, remove from stove top.
Add a little milk if it's too thick for your liking.
** The oatmeal can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge.
Re-heating:
If prepared in advance, when you’d like to enjoy the oatmeal, remove it from the fridge and add in extra milk (approx. 1/4 cup per serving) until it reaches the desired consistency (add more milk if you like your oatmeal thinner).
Heat it up in a pot on the stove or in the microwave. Stir frequently to prevent burning (stove) or uneven distribution of heat (microwave).
Assembly:
Add the oatmeal to a bowl and top with fresh berries.
RECIPE NOTES
* If using steel-cut oats soak them overnight to reduce cooking time.
* Storage: Oatmeal can be made-ahead and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
To make gluten free: Use gluten free oats.
To make dairy free: Use plant milk instead of cow's milk.
To make vegan: Use plant milk instead of cow's milk. Use maple syrup or agave nectar rather than honey.
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