This Blueberry Oatmeal is naturally sweet, really creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make! This breakfast is ready on the table in less than 15 minutes and it's always a hit. Vegan-friendly and gluten-free!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and easy - This oatmeal takes almost no time to make, it doesn't require any special ingredients, and you can use frozen berries! It's a great sweet breakfast to make any time of the year, no matter the season.
- Flavorful - The berries make the oatmeal lighter, naturally sweet, and more flavorful than plain oats with milk would be. Even those who don't usually like oatmeal will enjoy this one!
- Versatile - You can keep the oatmeal as is or add more berries, other fruit, nut butter, protein powder, cacao powder, or anything else you like in your oatmeal. The recipe is really forgiving and always delicious!
Ingredients
- Rolled oats - Use certified gluten-free if necessary. Both rolled oats and quick-cooking oats work here but the cooking time will vary. You can also use steel-cut oats but you'll need more liquid and they'll take much longer to cook.
- Milk - Any milk you prefer works here. If you use canned coconut milk, use water and milk in a 1:1 ratio to thin it out. Almond milk is what I recommend.
- Blueberries - Both frozen and fresh blueberries work. I usually use wild blueberries because they're smaller, have more color, and melt into the oatmeal better but regular blueberries work just as well.
- Raspberries - Adding raspberries is optional but they add sweetness and tang to the oatmeal that balances its creaminess really well. I usually go with frozen raspberries and save fresh ones for garnish.
- Flavorings - Vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ginger are great options for this oatmeal. You can use vanilla extract, paste, or powder.
Variations and Substitutions
- Different berries - If you're out of blueberries, you can use other berries like raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, currants, or even cherries!
- Spices - You can add whatever spices you like to the oatmeal. I usually go with the classics like cinnamon, ginger, or cardamom. You can even add apple pie spice or my favorite Christmas Spice Blend.
- Chocolate - Add cacao powder or chocolate chips to the oatmeal to make it berry and chocolate flavored.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add milk and/or water to a small saucepan. Stir in the oats and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-8 minutes stirring often. Add a splash of water or milk if needed. Don’t add too much because the frozen berries will melt and water everything down a little bit.
- Once the oats look creamy, stir in the blueberries, raspberries, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Raise the heat to medium-high again and cook for 2-3 more minutes stirring a few times to thaw the berries and warm the oats back up.
- Once the oatmeal is hot, serve with more berries, nut butter, and any other toppings of choice.
Serving and Storing
The oatmeal is best served right away. If you want to make it ahead, I recommend overnight oats or baked oatmeal instead.
Serve it garnished with more blueberries and raspberries, nut butter, yogurt, hemp seeds, or any other toppings you enjoy!
FAQs
Cultivated blueberries are more uniform in size and bigger than wild blueberries. Wild blueberries are often darker in color and have much more pigment when used in cooking (they stain much more than regular blueberries). Wild blueberries have more antioxidants than cultivated blueberries but both are delicious, healthy, and good to use interchangeably here.
Yes, definitely! This oatmeal is very versatile. You can add protein powder, cacao powder, different berries, fruits, or milk. Make it your own!
No, it tastes best eaten right away. Oats soak up all the liquid after storing and become very dense and gummy. If you want to make your oatmeal ahead of time, I recommend Blueberry Overnight Oats.
Similar Berry Oat Recipes
If you love berries and want to try other versions of oatmeal that are similar to this blueberry oatmeal, definitely give the four recipes below a try! The mixed berry baked oatmeal is my personal favorite for a busy week but they're all delicious! Head over to the Oatmeal Recipes category to see all the latest recipes.
📖 Recipe
Blueberry Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (or ½ cup milk and ½ cup water)
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)*
- ¼ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Optional add-ons: more spices**, nut butter, protein powder, maple syrup, cacao powder
- For serving: fresh berries, nut butter, hemp seeds, nuts, granola, honey, maple syrup
Instructions
- Add milk and/or water to a small saucepan. Stir in the oats and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-8 minutes stirring often. Add a splash of water or milk if needed. Don’t add too much because the frozen berries will loosen the oatmeal a bit.
- Once the oats look creamy, stir in the blueberries, raspberries, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Raise the heat to medium-high again and cook for 2-3 more minutes stirring a few times to thaw the berries and warm the oats back up. Once the oatmeal is hot, serve with more berries, nut butter, and any other toppings of choice.
Notes
*I always use frozen fruit in my oatmeal. You can let it thaw a little bit while the oatmeal cooks but it’s not necessary. Just make sure you keep cooking the oatmeal after you add the berries to warm it back up and to thaw the fruit. If you’re using fresh berries, you can add them earlier in the cooking process to cook them down a little bit.
**I usually add whatever spice I’m feeling that day (lots go with oats and berries) - e.g. apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, gingerbread spice, or cardamom
Storing: I don’t recommend storing cooked oatmeal, it’s best made right to serving. If you want to prep some ahead, I recommend overnight oats instead. You can warm them up when you’re ready to eat.
Keywords: blueberry oatmeal
Daniella
These oats were sooo creamy and delicious! Love that theres no need for a sweetener because the berries sweeten the oatmeal naturally.