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    Home » Recipes » Blueberry Oatmeal

    Blueberry Oatmeal

    Published: Apr 17, 2013 · Modified: Apr 5, 2022 by Tammy Overhoff

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    As I was going through my freezer over the weekend I noticed that I still have a bunch of blueberries frozen that I picked last summer. If memory serves I think I picked about 20 lbs of blueberries – that’s a lot of blueberries. At first I thought about making a couple batches of Blueberry Greek Yogurt Muffins, but then thought differently. As much as I LOVE those muffins I didn’t really like the idea of delicious muffins sitting on my counter begging me to eat them at all hours of the day. I know portion control is my friend but honestly I am not sure I would have been able to keep it in check this week.

    Then I had a “genius to me” idea! Take the flavors of the muffins and put them into steel cut oatmeal. So glad I have these ideas because, let me just say, this blueberry and lemon oatmeal is my favorite oatmeal yet. I think I also said that with this steel cut oats recipe – but seriously this is so good! It tastes just like the blueberry lemon muffins.

    Now, just like coconut oatmeal, I did not add sugar to the recipe. So if you eat it straight from the pan you will get the lemon pucker face for sure. Each bowl of oatmeal is sweetened perfectly with just 2 teaspoons of pure maple syrup after it is cooked.

    I used frozen blueberries but I am sure fresh would work just as well.

    This recipe can (and should) be made ahead of time. It takes about 45 minutes to make so, for a lot of us, it would be hard to make the morning we want to eat it. After the oatmeal is done cooking, let it cool a bit, then place in a container and stick in the refrigerator. You can even freeze it. Warm up in the microwave for 2 minutes or until hot. Add maple syrup after it is warmed up.

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    Blueberry Lemon Steel Cut Oats

    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup steel cut oats
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 3 cups hot water
    • 1 cup 1% milk
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • small pinch of salt
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 1 – 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries
    • pure maple syrup

    Instructions

    • In a medium sauce pan melt 1 tablespoon of butter then add oats and toast until golden and fragrant.
    • Add 3 cups hot water into the oats. Hot water can come from the tap, you don’t need to heat it up on the stove. Bring to a boil then turn to a low simmer for 25 minutes.
    • Add in milk, vanilla extract, salt, and blueberries. Stir then add in the lemon juice and zest. Let it simmer for another 15 – 20 minutes or until the oats become a porridge consistency. Remove from heat and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
    • Serve hot drizzled with 2 teaspoons of maple syrup per serving.

    Notes

    Make Ahead and Freeze Instructions
    These steel cut oats can be made ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator. Or you can portion out and freeze. Heat up in microwave then add maple syrup.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g

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    About Tammy Overhoff

    Hi, I’m Tammy Overhoff, a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur. I am the owner, author, and recipe developer here at Organize Yourself Skinny. Since 2011 Organize Yourself Skinny has become a trusted resource for clean eating recipes to meal prep, reviews, and lifestyle hacks to help you fit healthy habits and routines into your busy schedule. Check out my online shop Reset & Flourish for all of my eBooks, Guides, and Bundles!

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    Comments

    1. Shelly says

      June 29, 2018 at 9:42 pm

      Has Anyone try cooking this in the instant pot. Any suggestions how to convert the recipe? Love the way instant pot cooks up oats.

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    2. Kim says

      September 07, 2014 at 2:36 pm

      Can you make this with skim milk? I also have fresh blueberries would it be best to add the morning of if I make and freeze ahead? Thanks

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      • Amy Myles says

        September 24, 2014 at 12:33 pm

        I will be using skim milk in my recipe. I’m sure it would work out just fine.

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      • Jeanne says

        October 12, 2017 at 10:18 am

        I just made this recipe with Almond milk. Came out great. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Nancy Jacobson says

      July 20, 2014 at 6:56 pm

      Have just found your site and love it. In the past, I put steel cut oats on in the evening, jut bring that to a boil, shut it off, cover it and leave it overnite. In the a.m. I would then continue with your recipe, so it wouldn’t take long to finish cooking and it would be warm (hot) if that is how you happen to like oatmeal. Can’t wait to try these cereal recipes. Thanks.

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    4. Gabrielle says

      August 15, 2013 at 9:15 am

      I was looking for a blueberry oatmeal recipe and found this recipe. Oh my goodness. We are eating it right now and it is awesome. I think this might be my favorite oatmeal recipe!! Thank you!

      Reply
    5. Trisa says

      April 26, 2013 at 12:50 am

      So good! Mine turned blue/purple also but tasted lovely. The lemon really adds a great dimension. I’ve frozen and reheated and it tastes yummy.

      Reply
      • Tammy says

        April 26, 2013 at 7:20 am

        So glad you liked it. Mine turned a little blue but not super blue. I used frozen blueberries and did not stir a lot – not sure if that made a difference.

        Reply
    6. sherry johnson says

      April 21, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      I just made this – LOVE IT!!! thank you for posting the recipe. My batch took on a blueberry color, I wonder if I shouldn’t have added the blueberries later rather than with the the milk? I guess the color doesn’t matter, but mine does not look like your picture.

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    7. Barb E says

      April 17, 2013 at 7:55 am

      5 stars
      love this recipe! I didn’t have fresh or frozen blueberries, so I used freeze dried instead. Yum! This will a new regular in my oatmeal rotation.

      Reply

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