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    Easy Fluffy Peanut Butter and Blueberry Steel Cut Oats

    Published: Dec 6, 2020 · Modified: Dec 5, 2022 by Tori · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    This PB & blueberry oatmeal has it all: sweet, salty, rich, comforting, and super fluffy. Most of my friends and family have had this oatmeal and it is now a highly-requested breakfast favorite. While oatmeal isn't usually particularly impressive, I have a trick that makes this oatmeal a textural treat. 

    Close-up of blueberry PB oatmeal

    YOU’LL LOVE THIS OATMEAL:

    • It’s simple, yet delicious. I love making this oatmeal when hosting because it is so easy for me to whip up while sipping my coffee and chatting. This is much more of a no-brainer kind of meal than some of your more typical breakfast fares. Which, if you haven’t spent much time here yet, is kind of my jam. 
    • It’s hearty and satisfying. The whole grains, healthy fats, and plant-based proteins all help to make this oatmeal a satiating yet light breakfast. Plus, adding the flaxseed and aquafaba (or egg whites) gives this oatmeal a super pleasing fluffy texture!
    • It is totally customizable. I love the blueberry and PB combo, but there are thousands of ways to customize your oatmeal. I also love banana, grated zucchini, and PB. Or you could try peaches, almond butter, and coconut milk. Let me know in the comments your favorite oatmeal toppings! 

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    In a medium pot, add your oats, milk, flax, cinnamon, and salt. Cook until mixture has significantly thickened and is slightly more liquid-y than your preferred oatmeal texture.

    Then, add your aquafaba or egg whites, stirring quickly yet gently until oatmeal thickens up to your desired texture.

    oatmeal ingredients in pot
    Cooked oatmeal in pot

    From there, divide into bowls and top with fresh blueberries, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Yum!

    Bowl of oatmeal with toppings around it

    TIPS:

    • Especially if you are opting for egg whites, be sure to mix them in quickly.  Making sure you are quick helps to avoid ending up with scrambled egg whites in your oatmeal! If you want to be extra careful, gently add your egg whites one at a time, mixing each in right after adding to the oatmeal.
    • This oatmeal can also be made easily in the microwave. Although, I would recommend keeping a close eye to avoid a spill-over.
    • You can easily use other types of oats, especially if you need specifically gluten free oats. Keep in mind, true steel cut oats take a long time to cook and instant oats are very soft. Personally, my second favorite to 3 minute steel cut oats are traditional rolled oats as they still have great texture and do not take as long to cook as steel cut. 
    • Feel free to customize with your desired fruit, nuts & nut butters, seeds, spices, and sweeteners. I find that I often do not need to add sweetener when including fruit in my oatmeal, however I added a small amount in this recipe as most of my family and friends prefer some additional sweetness! In the absence of maple syrup, you could use vegan honey, date syrup, or agave.
    • Make this oatmeal the morning after having Spiced Chickpea Grain Bowls so you have fresh aquafaba from the night before!
    Close up of steel cut oats

    OTHER YUMMY BREAKFAST IDEAS:

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    Recipe

    Bowl of PB Blueberry Oatmeal

    Easy Fluffy Peanut Butter Blueberry Oatmeal

    This super easy, fluffy oatmeal is the perfect healthy & hearty morning meal.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 404kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 ⅓ cup 3 minute steel cut oats (or: traditional oats)
    • 3 cups unsweetened soy milk (or: milk of choice
    • 4 teaspoon ground flaxseed
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 4 teaspoon aquafaba (the liquid leftover from canned or cooked chickpeas) (or: two egg whites for non-vegan)
    • 4 teaspoon maple syrup (or: desired sweetener to taste)
    • 2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed

    Equipment

    Medium Pot

    Instructions

    • Cook: In a medium pot, add your oats, milk, flax, cinnamon, and salt. Cook on medium heat until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid, about 6-8 minutes.
    • Fluff: Turn the stovetop down to medium-low. Add the aquafaba or eggs whites, stirring constantly. Continue to cook on medium-low until oatmeal reached desired thickness, 1-2 minutes.
    • Top: Divide evenly into bowls and top with blueberries, peanut butter, and (optional) maple syrup.
    • Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    Notes

    To cook in the microwave: Place oatmeal, milk, flax, and salt in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Cook for 3 minutes. Then, cook in 30 second increments until oatmeal has thickened. Add aquafaba or egg whites and stir thoroughly. Then, microwave 30 more seconds. Divide and add blueberries, peanut butter, and (optional) sweetener. 
     
    For single serve: adjust the serving size above to "1" and follow the original or microwave directions.
     
    Nutrition: Nutrition label is calculated with toppings as above. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 595mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 290mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Cassie

      December 06, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorites! I always request this when having a visit with Tori. It’s so simple yet tastes expensive!

      Reply
      • Tori

        December 07, 2020 at 9:55 am

        Thanks Cassie, can't wait see you and make it again (hopefully soon!!)

        Reply
    2. Eric

      December 10, 2020 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      Definitely the best way to eat oatmeal!

      Reply
      • Tori

        December 10, 2020 at 1:34 pm

        Thanks Eric!

        Reply

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