Try our nourishing CHERRY AND ALMOND OATMEAL packed full of delicious flavour combination and amazing creamy texture. Only 6 ingredients (oats, milk of choice, sweetener of choice, fresh or frozen pitted cherries, almond extract and soy yoghurt), less than 10 minutes effective effort, vegan and easy to make. Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 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 pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 tsp almond extract
2 tsp agave nectar (alternatively use maple syrup or honey)
2 tbsp soy yoghurt
Optional toppings:
fresh pitted cherries
chopped dark chocolate (use vegan for vegan oatmeal)
INSTRUCTIONS
The Oatmeal:
Combine milk, cherries, almond 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 cherry-milk mix. Stir to combine the ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for about 20 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
Once thick, remove from stove top. Mix in 2 tbsp soy yoghurt.
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 toppings of choice.
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. Use vegan dark chocolate.
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