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Oatmeal with Almond Milk

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4.56 from 36 votes

DIFFICULTY / TIME

Easy / 10 minutes

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April 12, 2020

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What if I told you I ate oatmeal every day twice a day for five-plus years? Now you may be thinking, say that again? Is that even healthy?

When I was 17 years old, I wanted to be thin and became frightened of calories. I decided almost overnight that I would eat only healthy foods. So I began controlling and restricting ALL of my food.

I didn’t understand how to eat healthy food. I grew up eating a typical American diet – boxed cereal with milk for breakfast, turkey sandwich and chips for lunch, ice cream for a snack, meat, and potatoes for dinner.

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I wanted to change and found an essential pantry item, rolled oats. I looked at the number of calories in 1/2 cup of oats. I decided to start making oatmeal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Gone were the days when I would enjoy a piece of cake with friends or a burger and fries. I was now seen as a healthy eater and felt I could only eat healthy around family and friends.

COLLEGE-BOUND

Soon I was off to college and away from my family for the first time. I didn’t know anyone in my new town. I thought that being strong and independent meant that I didn’t share how lonely I felt.

In my first month of college, I failed my first two exams. I was devastated. I was typically a good student and wasn’t used to low grades. I had even more anxiety.

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I WANTED TO BE HEALTHY

To deal with my emotions, I turned to food. I ate a warm bowl of oatmeal with almond milk almost every day.

I wanted to be healthy. I didn’t know where to start. I knew my strict diet was not healthy. My hair and nails became brittle. My body wanted a variety of nutrients.

It would take me 12 years to figure out that being healthy is more than eating less and exercising. It’s about changing our habits and changing our lives.

OATMEAL WITH ALMOND MILK IS A GOOD BREAKFAST HABIT

I realized that oatmeal with almond milk is a good breakfast habit. I just needed to show myself some kindness.

Oatmeal with almond milk is filling, nourishing, and delicious. It’s is good any time of the year. It warms you up during colder months and refreshing in the warmer months topped with fresh fruit.

LET’S DIG INTO OATMEAL WITH ALMOND MILK’S BENEFITS

Made In Minutes
Oatmeal can be ready in less than 10 minutes! If you have work to do, kids to feed, or places to go, you can always put it in a cup and eat it on the go.

Oatmeal with Almond Milk Ingredients

Uses Everyday Pantry Items
You can keep oats on hand for a long time. It’s easy to grab oats from the pantry and almond milk from the fridge. Mix on the stove or microwave. And voila!

Note that I prefer rolled or old-fashioned oats. Rolled oats absorb more liquid and hold their shape well. You can use rolled oats for oatmeal, granola bars, and cookies. If you need to speed up the cooking time, you can soak the rolled oats before cooking.

You can use instant or quick oats in place of rolled oats. They cook faster; however, the oatmeal may not have as much texture.

Oatmeal with Almond Milk Ingredients

Change It Up
It’s super easy to make oatmeal with almond milk. You can add a sliced banana to give it extra sweetness. Nuts, fresh fruit, dried fruit are all great additions. You can keep your oatmeal as simple as you like!

Oatmeal with Almond Milk

Contains Calcium
Almond milk has a pleasant nutty flavor and calcium. It’s high in minerals and vitamins while being low in calories. Try to select unsweetened almond milk or any unsweetened plant-based milk. Oatmeal with coconut milk is another good option.

I like unsweetened almond milk as you can play with the sweetness level. Over time, your taste buds will change.

Note that the store-bought almond milk will keep in the fridge for 7-10 days. Just shake the almond milk up before using it because the calcium deposits often settle at the bottom of the carton.

Oatmeal with Almond Milk

Fills You Up
Oats are high in fiber and absorb water. This helps you feel fuller longer. You can also make it even more filling by topping it with a protein such as a peanut butter.

And you know what? This is just the start. You can add whatever toppings you like – chia seeds, nuts, and cacao/cocoa powders.

Oatmeal with Almond Milk

HOW TO MAKE OATMEAL WITH ALMOND MILK

You can make oatmeal on the stove or in the microwave. Feel free to play with the almond milk to oats ratio based on your preference. I like two parts almond milk to one part oats.

Check out the recipe below for more details.

More easy breakfast ideas

If you love this recipe, check out my chocolate peanut butter smoothie. The chocolate and peanut butter combo make this breakfast simply irresistible!

Oatmeal with Almond Milk

4.56 from 36 votes
Oatmeal with almond milk is a great breakfast and start to your day. It’s filling, nourishing, and delicious. And good anytime of the year – warms you up during colder months and refreshing in the warmer months topped with fruit.
GUIDE
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 2 bowls
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

  • 2 cup almond milk unsweetened
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 banana
INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions

  • Add oats, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and banana to a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir. Add more almond milk if you want a thinner smoothie. You can cook longer for thicker oatmeal.
  • Top with berries. Best enjoyed immediately.
NOTES

Notes

Feel free to add a pinch of salt to help enhance the flavors.
Optional toppings could include peanut butter, sliced bananas, shredded coconut, berries, cacao/cocoa powder, and fresh fruit!
NUTRITION FACTS
Calories: 240calCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 518mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 471mgIron: 3mg
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6 Comments

  1. Maddie October 26, 2020 at 5:53 pm - Reply

    This oatmeal is DELICIOUS and so easy to make! It’s perfect for a cold Minnesota morning. Even our toddler loved it – he barely eats oatmeal anymore because he got sick of the way we made it for him, but with this version, he asked for seconds! So nice to have another healthy yet delicious breakfast recipe in our back pockets!

    • Emily October 27, 2020 at 1:23 am - Reply

      Wow Maddie this made my day!! Thanks for your lovely review. I’m so pumped your kiddo loves it. This oatmeal is a go to in my home topped with peanut butter.

  2. Ashley December 16, 2020 at 5:47 am - Reply

    This oatmeal is so good! I would never have thought to sweeten it up with a banana. Love having oatmeal since it has gotten colder.

    • Emily December 16, 2020 at 5:57 am - Reply

      Thanks for sharing this Ashley! Glad you’re enjoying this oatmeal with almond milk.

  3. Paul February 11, 2023 at 4:22 pm - Reply

    Looks like a great recipe. Do you add the banana to the pot, cooking it with the rest of the ingredients? Or do you add the banana after the oatmeal is ready to serve?

    • Emily Nick February 16, 2023 at 6:41 am - Reply

      Great question Paul! I slice the banana and add it to the pot. This helps naturally sweeten the oatmeal. If you like fresh banana slices in your oatmeal, you don’t need to add the entire banana to the pot. You can save some slices for topping your oatmeal. Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does :)

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