Starting your day with a bowl of Cinnamon Oat Groats with Blueberries is a great way to add a little pep to your step. You see, 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. All are good options, but oat groats cook differently than the minimally processed varieties.
Cinnamon Oat Groats with Blueberries has 6 key ingredients:
- Oat groats
- Ground cinnamon
- Blueberries, fresh or frozen
- Bananas
- Goji berries
- Chia seeds
Preparing oat groats on the stove uses a 1 to 1.5 ratio of groats to water. 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.
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. You can also substitute goji berries for another dried fruit, such as raisins, 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 unsweetened plant-based milk, like Almond Milk, Hemp Seed Milk or soy milk.
This breakfast is satisfying and will get you through the morning, even with an active lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Nutritionally, oat groats 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.
— Gigi
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Cinnamon Oat Groats with Blueberries
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Starting your day with a bowl of Cinnamon Oat Groats with Blueberries is a great way to add a little pep to your step. You see, oat groats are the O.G. when it comes to oatmeal. This recipe requires oat groats, cinnamon, blueberries, chia seeds, banana, and goji berries. #oatgroats #oatmeal #healthybreakfast #danielfastrecipes #healthyveganrecipes
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat groats
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 1 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
- 2 bananas
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp goji berries, dried
- ¼ cup unsweetened plant-based milk for topping (optional)
Instructions
Put oat groats, ground cinnamon, and water into a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes until most of the water is absorbed. Add frozen or fresh blueberries and continue to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until blueberries are warmed but not overcooked.
Spoon cinnamon blueberry oat groats into a bowl. Try to spoon in a little bit of the leftover water—the chia seeds will absorb it. Top with sliced banana, chia seeds, and goji berries or other dried fruit without added sugar. Optional drizzle of unsweetened plant-based milk.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: oat groats, oatmeal, cinnamon, blueberries, bananas, goji berries, breakfast, daniel fast compliant, vegan, soy free, nut free, gluten free
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S. Blue
This recipe is so delicious, simple and easy to make. It really gives traditional oats a run for its money.
★★★★★