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Oat Groats with Blueberries

Modified: Apr 17, 2024 · Published: Apr 19, 2021 by Gigi & Sersie · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Start your day with a hearty, tasty bowl of oat groats. It truly is the breakfast of champions! This powerhouse breakfast is vegan, gluten-free, and can be made soy-free or nut-free.

A bowl of cooked oat groats, with banana, blueberries, goji berries and chia seeds.
this hearty and healthy breakfast will stick with you throughout the morning

This oat groats bowl is spiced with warm cinnamon, sweetened with banana and loaded with antioxidant powerhouses like blueberries, goji berries and chia seeds. This breakfast will give you a pep in your step.

What you need to make this oat groats recipe

  1. Oat groats (gluten-free, if gluten sensitive)
  2. Cinnamon
  3. Goji berries
  4. Blueberries, fresh or frozen
  5. Bananas
  6. Chia seeds
  7. Unsweetened plant-based milk (I recommend homemade almond milk, but use whatever you prefer.)
  8. Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional topping)
Ingredients for the recipe: blueberries, oat groats, bananas, cinnamon, chia seeds, goji berries.
key ingredients: oat groats, blueberries, cinnamon, chia seeds, goji berries, bananas (not pictured: unsweetened plant-based milk)

How to prepare this oat groats recipe

Rinse and drain oat groats in a fine mesh strainer.

To cook the oat groats, put rinsed and strained oats into a medium pot with water. Bring to a gentle boil. Then reduce the heat to low and simmer with the lid on. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes.

Carefully strain cooked oat groats in a fine mesh colander, and return to the pot.

Stir in the ground cinnamon, and then goji berries.

Carefully fold in blueberries. *Note: If you're using frozen blueberries that have not yet thawed, you may need to turn the heat on low and put the lid on to warm the blueberries.

Oat groats being rinsed under water in a fine mesh strainer.
1. rinse and strain uncooked oat groats
Oat groats in a pot with water being added.
2. add oat groats to a medium pot with water
A pot of simmering oats with a lid being put on.
3. bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and put a lid on the pot and cook for 18 to 20 minutes
Cooked oats being strained in a fine mesh strainer over the kitchen sink.
4. carefully drain excess water using a fine mesh strainer
Cinnamon being added to the pot with cooked oat groats.
5. return cooked oat groats to the pot and stir in ground cinnamon
Goji berries being added to the pot of cooked oats on the stovetop.
6. add goji berries
Oats with goji berries being stirred with a wooden spoon.
7. stir well to incorporate
Fresh blueberries being added to the pot.
8. add blueberries
A wooden spoon folding in the blueberries in the pot on the stove.
9. carefully fold blueberries into oat groats; if using frozen blueberries, put the lid back on and warm over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes

Portion out the oat groats with berries and add sliced bananas, chia seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, if using.

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Drizzle unsweetened plant-based milk and enjoy!

Almond milk being poured into a bowl of oat groats with fruit and chia seeds.
pour your favorite plant-based milk into this delicious, warm breakfast bowl

Additional tips for cooking oat groats

When cooking oat groats, you may find that they aren't as "creamy" as steel-cut and rolled oats. They cook a little like pasta or rice where the groats absorb some but not all of the water. So, you may want to strain some of the excess water from the cooked oat groats before dishing up. Whatever water does remain will be soaked up by the chia seeds.

Also, if you prefer a creamy texture, use half steel-cut oats and half oat groats when cooking. You'll need to add more water, and it will take another 10 to 15 minutes to cook, but the steel-cut oats will give it a thick, creamy consistency.

A spoonful of oat groats with berries and chia seeds; bowl blurred in the background.
be sure to get a little bit of everything in each bite

Other additions and toppings

There are several options for toppings when it comes to oats. I like the sweetness of bananas and appreciate the antioxidant boost from both the blueberries and goji berries.

Not a fan of bananas? Feel free to use whatever fruit you like or is in season. I've used diced apple as well as mixed berries.

You can also substitute goji berries for another dried fruit, such as raisins, dates, dried apricot, dried mango or dried apples. Check the ingredients label to ensure there's no added sugar. FYI - dried cranberries typically have added sugar.

Feel free to add whatever unsweetened plant-based milk you prefer, like Homemade Almond Milk, Hemp Seed Milk, coconut milk, or soy milk.

Other seeds and nuts that work well in this are ground flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans and sliced almonds.

This breakfast is satisfying and will get you through the morning, even with an active lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between oats and oat groats?

Oat groats are the O.G. when it comes to oatmeal. These oats are considered “intact” whole grains, whereas steel-cut oats and rolled oats are considered “minimally processed” whole grains. Steel-cut oats are oat groats that have been cut with a steel blade into smaller pieces, while rolled oats take oat groats and steam and flatten them in a rolling mill.

What are oat groats good for?

The nutritional value of oat groats is impressive. These intact whole grains are rich in fiber, beneficial for gut health. These kernels are also a good or excellent source of iron, potassium, antioxidants, and phytochemicals believed to help lower cholesterol and have anti-cancerous properties. From a culinary standpoint, oat groats make a great breakfast cereal and can be either sweet or savory. Oat groats are a wonderful addition to our ancient grains mixture that can be added to mushroom potato soup, rainbow salad, and Cuban black beans.

Can I meal prep these oat groats?

Absolutely! Make a single, double or even triple batch of the oat groats. Portion out into individual meal prep containers. Store what you're going to use that week in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you've already added fruit, it stores in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze cooked oat groats and heat them up in the microwave before adding your favorite toppings.

Are oat groats gluten-free?

Oat groats are naturally gluten-free. However, some oats may have cross-contamination and contain small amounts of gluten. To avoid that, be sure to read the label to ensure you're purchasing gluten-free oat groats if you're gluten-intolerant.

We hope you love this oat groats recipe. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!

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Oat Groats with Blueberries and Bananas

5 from 1 vote
Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Gigi & Sersie
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Start your day with a hearty, tasty bowl of oat groats. It truly is the breakfast of champions! This powerhouse breakfast is vegan, gluten-free, and can be made soy-free or nut-free.

Ingredients  

  • 1 cup oat groats
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • 1 cup blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 bananas sliced
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 2 Tbsp goji berries dried
  • ½ cup unsweetened plant-based milk for topping
  • 1 tsp shredded unsweetened coconut flakes optional
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Instructions

  • Rinse and drain oat groats in a fine mesh strainer.
  • Put rinsed oat groats into a medium pot with water. Bring to a gentle boil. Then reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid on. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Carefully strain cooked oat groats in fine mesh colander, and return to the pot.
  • Stir in ground cinnamon, and then goji berries.
  • Carefully fold in blueberries. Note: If you're using frozen blueberries that have not yet thawed, you may need to turn the heat on low and put the lid on to warm the blueberries.
  • Portion out oat groats with berries and add sliced bananas, chia seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, if using.
  • Drizzle unsweetened plant-based milk and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers/Meal Prep: Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 537mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 5mg
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Gigi & Sersie

Gigi Carter and Sersie Blue have over 25 years of combined experience in plant-based nutrition and health coaching. Their passion for healthy eating inspired them to create Daniel’s Plate, a recipe site focused on whole food, plant-based meals.

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  1. S. Blue

    December 25, 2021 at 2:18 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is so delicious, simple and easy to make. It really gives traditional oats a run for its money.

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