Name: Oatmeal with Blueberries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups milk; 1 pinch salt; 1.5 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 0.25 cup fresh blueberries; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; Lemon zest

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Oatmeal with Blueberries

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Instructions

Add milk and salt to a medium sauce pan.

Bring to a slight boil of medium high heat.

When milk starts to get foamy around the edges, turn heat down to medium and add oats.

Stir continually to prevent boiling over.

Cook until thickened, about 7-8 minutes.

Stir in berries, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Spoon into bowls and top with lemon zest.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Oats First 🔥
Dry toast the Old Fashioned Oats in a pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to unlock deeper, nuttier flavors that elevate the entire dish.
Bloom Your Spices in Butter 🧈
Heat cinnamon and nutmeg in a touch of butter before adding oats to activate their aromatic oils and create a more complex, restaurant-quality flavor profile.
Reserve Fresh Blueberries for Topping ⏰
Fold in half your blueberries while cooking for natural sweetness and texture, then top with fresh berries at the end to preserve their vibrant color and burst of bright flavor.
Use Milk in Your Cooking Liquid 🥛
Replace half your water with milk to create a creamier, richer oatmeal that feels more indulgent while the lemon zest and brown sugar complement the dairy beautifully.
Zest Your Lemon Fresh, Right Before Serving 🍋
Add lemon zest in the final moments of cooking or directly to your bowl to preserve its potent citrus oils and prevent them from cooking off into the heat.