Heart-Healthy Creamy Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit

Start your day off right with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit, a wholesome and delicious breakfast recipe that's packed with flavor and nutrients. Cooked to creamy perfection using rolled oats and your choice of skim or almond milk, this hearty oatmeal is naturally sweetened with sliced banana and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup. Topped with fresh blueberries, crunchy sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this dish is both satisfying and nourishing. Chia seeds add an extra boost of fiber and omega-3s, making it ideal for supporting heart health. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this balanced breakfast is a perfect choice for busy mornings, keeping you full and energized. Perfect for health-conscious eaters, this recipe is the ultimate blend of comfort and wellness.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Rolled oats
• 2 cups Skim milk or almond milk
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium Banana, sliced
• 0.5 medium Apple, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 cup Blueberries, fresh
• 2 tablespoons Almonds, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon powder

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-size saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk or almond milk, water, and salt.

Step 2

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring often until the oats are creamy and absorbed much of the liquid.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sliced banana and chopped apple, allowing them to warm through the oatmeal.

Step 5

Mix in chia seeds and honey or maple syrup to give a slight sweet flavor and added health benefits.

Step 6

Divide the oatmeal into bowls and top each serving with fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder.

Step 7

Serve immediately, enjoying the warm and comforting goodness of heart-healthy oatmeal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1150.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	884.6

Total Fat 17.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g
Cholesterol 10.0mg	0%
Sodium 810.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 155.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 37.5g	0%

Vitamin D 200IU	0%
Calcium 790.5mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 1863.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 16.9%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 67.0%