5-minute Creamy Coconut Oatmeal
Microwaveable oatmeal for one. Warm, sweet and creamy. This is our favorite way to eat oatmeal!
Servings 1 bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 dash salt
- 1-3 tbsp pure maple syrup (adjust to preferences)
- 1/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries or other fruit
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Into a microwavable bowl, pour oats, water and salt. Microwave for 2 minutes, or until water is fully absorbed. If you like runnier oatmeal, use 1 cup of water.
- Open a can of coconut milk and use the watery part if you're limiting fat, and use the cream part if you want it more creamy. Stir in coconut milk, maple syrup, and vanilla. Top with fruit and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
To make a pot of oatmeal on the stove for 4 people:
- In a pot, stir together 2 cups oats and 4 cups water. Stir and cook on medium heat until oats are cooked and it is your desired thickness. Add 1 cup coconut milk, 2 tsp vanilla, and maple syrup (start with 1/4 cup and add a little more until desired sweetness). Stir fruit into the oatmeal, or top each bowl individually.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (using full fat coconut milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 cup wild blueberries):
350 calories, 13 grams fat, 54 grams carbohydrates, 6.4 grams fiber, 0 grams cholesterol, 6.4 grams protein, 14% iron.
