Green Smoothie
Ali Slagle, Veggies Natural Juice Bar & Cafe
452 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
452
10 minutes
Blueberry Oatmeal
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:Serves two
- 1⅓cups water
- ⅛teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼teaspoon cinnamon
- 2teaspoons mild honey
- ⅔cup rolled oats or oatmeal
- ⅓cup blueberries
- ½teaspoon finely chopped or grated orange zest
- ½cup low-fat milk, soy milk, almond beverage or rice beverage
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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)
311 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 67 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 9 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 154 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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- Step 1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the salt, cinnamon, honey and oatmeal. Reduce the heat, and simmer uncovered for five minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed. Add the blueberries, orange zest and milk (or alternate beverage). Bring to a simmer, and simmer five more minutes or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy and the blueberries have begun to pop. Cover and let stand for five minutes, then serve.
Tips
- To make in a microwave: Place the oatmeal, water, salt, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large Pyrex bowl — at least 1½ quarts. Cover the bowl with a plate. Microwave at 100 percent power for three minutes. Let sit one minute, then carefully remove the plate. Stir in the blueberries, orange zest and milk. Cover with the plate, and microwave for two minutes more. Let sit for one minute so the oatmeal will absorb the milk.
- Advance preparation: If you want to save a few minutes in the morning, you could combine all the ingredients except the milk, blueberries and orange zest the night before. The oats will absorb all of the liquid. Add the milk, bring to a simmer and proceed with the recipe. Martha Rose Shulman can be reached at martha-rose-shulman.com.
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Cooking Notes
Troy
The trick to Oatmeal in the microwave is to sprinkle the cinnamon on the water and then heat. The cinnamon creates surface tension on the water and it never overflows. Without the cinnamon, the oatmeal overflows.
Mario
You are onto something! In my version I skip the honey as the mixture is already sweet and add a couple of egg whites for protein.
Tara
The trick to making oatmeal in the microwave is to use a ridiculously large bowl so it doesn't overflow. This trick makes oatmeal in the morning mindless.
Heena
Favorite oatmeal recipe. The orange zest and cinnamon adds a lot.
Rich
I use stel cut oats, cooked in ratio of one cup oats to five cups water for one hour. This requires a very slow simmer.
For topping I use blueberries and a couple tablespoons of Marcia Clark's Granola (with pistachios , maple syrup , and dried apricots). This provides adequate sweetening and great texture.
David
Nutmeg is in the instructions but not in the ingredients list. Any suggestion of whether to add and how much?
julie
really liked it! skipped the honey and added more blueberries instead.
Martha Rose Shulman
I usually do.
Eugenia
Made this, this morning for me & my man, who usually eats flavored instant oatmeal, and we are so happy!! I wasn’t too sure about the milk and orange zest but wow—turned traditional oatmeal rich and gourmet. Adding this recipe to my collection. ;) Adjustments: I used steel cut oatmeal, frozen blueberries, added more water (to my desired consistency), and added a Tbsp of brown sugar.
Erojam Rednag
I am a fan of Martha but this is a terrible recipe. Too much liquid, had to microwave several minutes longer. Very soupy and bland flavor. So disappointed.
amazing aa
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okay, not great
Too little salt. Cooking takes much longer than it says to actually cook the oats and absorb milk. Orange is too strong at recipe scale. Use brown sugar.
Paprika
hmm so I tried to only make one portion but ended up having leftovers... is there any way to store it?
Jenny
I have made this oatmeal for breakfast the last three mornings. The first time, when I was halving the recipe for just myself, I subbed maple syrup for honey & accidentally kept the full amount of cinnamon, blueberries, & milk. These ended up being welcome ‘mistakes’. Added some natural almond butter this morning. Will be eating variations of this recipe all fall/winter long.
Kaden
This is a nice and different way to make my usual morning oatmeal, but it doesn't really stand out to me. The orange flavor is quite strong, though, which is nice.
colim
Followed exactly as instructed and got a watery bland mess
Kristin
This is a bowl of morning delight for the senses, and healthy, too! Thank you!
Sarah
The stove top version of this is as staple in our home! I make it it double batches so we can have some the next day and it heats up in the microwave well. I skip the orange zest, I think it does a little too much when I want something more cozy and traditional.
Z
It is delicious but frustrating done in the microwave. I will make it again but limit the water to one cup and increase the cooking time to reduce the soupiness. Also I suggest cooking the final step without the plate cover.
JB
Does anyone know who makes the bowl shown in the picture?
Jen F
I love this recipe and make it for breakfast often. I do sub maple syrup for the honey and I use oat milk. Also, I top the oatmeal with a small handful of chopped pecans. A wonderful, easy, healthy breakfast!!
TexTK
Perfect with a dash of nutmeg. I like to serve with a drizzle of maple, walnut halves, and fresh berries.
KB
My spouse announced that he would happily eat this every morning. It may have helped that I used whole milk, and added a little brown sugar, additional fresh berries, and chopped pecans to serve.
vt.cooks.99
Used Meyer lemon zest instead orange zest. Used1/8 t cardamon and 1/8 t cinnamon. Garnished with a few fresh blueberries. Outstanding.
Zaurav
Well I scaled it up for four servings and was thinking 4 tsp honey was too much. Good thing I only put 3 tsp. Replace honey with maple syrup and milk with almond milk to make this vegan.
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