What's the difference between wild blueberries and cultivated blueberries?

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.

Can I add protein powder?

Yes, definitely! This oatmeal is very versatile. You can add protein powder, cacao powder, different fruit, or milk. Make it your own!

Can I store the oatmeal?

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 .

Creamy Blueberry Oatmeal

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Blueberry Oatmeal

Recipe by Veronika Sykorova

This Blueberry Oatmeal is easy to make, extra creamy, and really flavorful! You can make it vegan and it's really versatile.

Total Time15 minutes
Yield1 1x
DietVegan

Ingredients

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1 cup almond milk (or 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup water)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen)*
1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen, optional)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 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

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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 more water or milk as needed. Don’t add too much if you're using frozen fruit because it will melt and release water.
Once the oats look creamy, stir in the blueberries, raspberries (if using), 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.
Add more milk or water as needed. You want the oatmeal to be creamy; not too thick or too thin.
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. Another great meal prep option is baked oatmeal. If you do need to store the oatmeal, keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a saucepan on the stove with a splash of milk.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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