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Creamy Vanilla Steel-Cut Oats with Lemon Blueberry Topping

Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients 

Steel-cut Oats

  • 1 cup high-quality steel-cut oats
  • 3 cups water (or a mix of water and milk for a creamier texture)
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, zest
  • blueberries, fresh or frozen
  • almond butter
  • almond flakes

Instructions

  • Boil: In a medium saucepan, bring the water or water-milk mixture to a boil.
  • Add Oats and Salt: Once boiling, gently stir in the steel-cut oats and a pinch of salt.
  • Simmer: Reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook the oats for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking to the pan. A few minutes before the oats are done, stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Check Consistency: The oatmeal is ready when it has absorbed most of the liquid and has a creamy yet slightly chewy consistency.
  • Rest: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oatmeal sit for a few minutes to thicken.
  • Lemon Blueberry Assembly: Stir in lemon juice, half of the blueberries, and some almond flakes into the warm oats. Add a hint of lemon zest for a citrusy kick.
  • Serve: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls. Top with the remaining blueberries, a dollop of almond butter, additional almond flakes, and a sprinkle of lemon zest.