Healthy, hearty, and cozy, this easy blueberry oats recipe is a great way to start your day. This homemade blueberry oatmeal is a simple and healthy breakfast idea that is made from scratch. No packets needed!

A delicious twist on a traditional breakfast oatmeal recipe, this blueberry oats recipe is sweet, fruity, and delicious. Made with blueberry, vanilla, and almond, this oatmeal is creamy, healthy, and filling, so it’s the perfect cozy breakfast!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The combination of almonds, vanilla, and blueberry works great together, and it’s even better with banana on top! Sprinkle some chopped almonds for added crunch!
Oatmeal is a filling and nutritious way to start the day. It’s also budget-friendly as a lot of the ingredients are pantry staples, and you can use frozen blueberries.
You can make this as simple or as complicated as you like! Some days I like to go heavy on the toppings, and other days, I just eat the blueberry oatmeal on its own. It’s up to you!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients needed to make blueberry oats.

old fashioned rolled oats — I use rolled oats but you can also swap for quick oats if that’s all you have on hand.
milk — you can use any kind of milk. I prefer cow’s milk, but you can also use non-dairy milk. Almond milk is great for this recipe if you want to amp up the almond flavors!
blueberries — fresh or frozen are fine. I’m using frozen blueberries here.
honey — for some sweetness, you’ll need a bit of honey. You can also use maple syrup if you don’t want to use honey.
vanilla extract — I always recommend using real vanilla extract and not artificial extract for the best flavor.
almond butter — I like the almond flavor of almond butter, but you can use cashew butter, peanut butter, etc. In this blueberry oatmeal recipe, I stir in the almond butter to help make the oatmeal creamy and use it as a topping.
toppings — the more, the merrier! I use almond butter, chopped almonds, and sliced bananas.

How to Make Blueberry Oatmeal

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To a pot or a saucepan, add rolled oats, milk, and blueberries over medium-high heat.
Stir until well combined.

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Bring the mixture to a low boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Remove the oatmeal from the heat.
Add vanilla extract, almond butter, and honey to the oatmeal.

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Stir until well combined. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes to let the mixture set.

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Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and serve immediately.
Add toppings if desired, such as sliced banana, chopped almonds, and more almond butter.

Recipe Tips and Notes

Add 1¾ cup milk at first because blueberries also release liquid as they cook. Then add more milk if needed while cooking.
You can use fresh or frozen blueberries or any other berries of your choice.
Do not bring the oatmeal to a boil, as you do not want the milk scalding.
If you only have quick-cooking oats, that’s fine! You will just have to decrease the cooking time.
If you have a fresh lemon on hand, a bit of lemon zest makes for a wonderful addition to the blueberry oats.
You can easily double or triple the recipe as needed.

Overhead view of two bowls of blueberry oats with toppings.

Storage Tips

Leftovers: cooked oatmeal is best when served immediately but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop or microwave until warmed through. You can add a splash of milk or water as needed.
Freezer: this post from HuffPost says you can freeze oatmeal in a muffin tin and when ready to enjoy, microwave it!

Overhead view of a bowl of blueberry oats with a dollop of nut butter and sliced bananas on top.

Blueberry Oatmeal

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: servings

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats
1¾ cup milk, or more
¾ cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond butter

Toppings Ideas:

almond butter
chopped almonds
banana

Instructions

To a pot or a saucepan, add rolled oats, milk, and blueberries over medium-high heat. Stir until well combined.
Bring the mixture to a low boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove the oatmeal from the heat and add vanilla extract, almond butter, and honey to the oatmeal.
Stir until well combined. Cover with a lid for 2 minutes to let the mixture set.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and serve immediately. Add toppings if desired, such as sliced banana, chopped almonds, and more almond butter.

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Author: Carmy

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

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