Description
Transform your breakfast with these delicious and nutritious coconut cream oats, featuring creamy coconut milk and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons chia seeds
Fresh fruit for topping (bananas, berries, mangoes)
Instructions
- Measure Your Ingredients: Start by gathering all ingredients for a seamless cooking experience.
- Combine Oats and Coconut Milk: In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats with coconut milk over medium heat. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Sweetener and Flavorings: Once simmering, add maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the Oats: Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate Chia Seeds: Stir in chia seeds as the oats reach a creamy consistency.
- Let it Rest: Remove from heat and let sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and Garnish: Scoop oats into bowls and top with fresh fruits and optional additional sweeteners or spices.
Notes
For a different flavor, substitute almond or oat milk and use stevia or monk fruit for a low-calorie sweetener. Ensure oats are gluten-free if necessary.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: coconut oats, breakfast, vegan, healthy, quick recipe