This easy blueberry oatmeal recipe is warm, hearty, and naturally sweetened with juicy blueberries and maple syrup. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it’s a healthy breakfast that’s ready in just 10 minutes.
Whether you’re looking for an easy weekday breakfast or a filling meal to keep you satisfied all morning, this blueberry oatmeal is simple, comforting, and easy to customize.
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Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Oatmeal
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Naturally sweetened with blueberries and maple syrup
- Filling and easy to customize
- Great for meal prep or busy mornings
What is Blueberry Oatmeal?
Blueberry oatmeal is a warm breakfast made by cooking oats with water or milk and adding fresh or frozen blueberries. It is naturally sweet, filling, and can be customized with different toppings and mix-ins.
Ingredients
Ingredient Notes, Swaps & Substitutions
- Old-Fashioned Oats: Old-fashioned oats give the best hearty texture, but quick oats can be used. They may cook a little faster.
- Blueberries: Fresh or frozen blueberries both work well. I usually use frozen blueberries because they’re less expensive and more consistently sweet. I rinse them under hot water until thawed and stir them in during the last minute of cooking so they stay mostly intact.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup, honey, or white or brown sugar all work.
- Milk: Serve with your favorite milk, including dairy, almond, soy, or oat milk.
Tips for Making the Best Blueberry Oatmeal
- Add blueberries at the end: Stir the blueberries in during the last minute of cooking so they stay plump and mostly intact.
- Add milk if desired: A splash of milk makes the oatmeal extra creamy.
- Make it more filling: Top with extra blueberries, nuts, or a spoonful of peanut butter.
Make It Your Own
- Stir in a splash of vanilla extract.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds for extra fiber.
- Top with sliced almonds, walnuts, or pecans for crunch.
- Stir in a spoonful of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Drizzle with a little extra maple syrup or honey if you prefer sweeter oatmeal.
More Oat Recipes You’ll Love
- Simple Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – this is very similar to this recipe because it is ready in less than 10 minutes too!
- Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal – this is a less sweet, better-for-you option to the popular packaged instant oatmeal.
- Almond Joy Overnight Oats – these are great if you like to meal prep.
- Blueberry Almond Baked Oatmeal – this is one of my personal favorites!
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Easy Blueberry Oatmeal Recipe
This easy blueberry oatmeal recipe is warm, hearty, and naturally sweetened with juicy blueberries and maple syrup. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's a healthy breakfast that's ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal heaping
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup blueberries
- milk for serving
Instructions
- Add water, maple syrup and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add oats, return to a boil then lower to medium heat; cook 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add blueberries for the last 1 minute.
- Divide into 2 bowls and serve with milk, if desired.
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Notes
Mindy’s Tip: I usually make this with frozen blueberries because they’re less expensive and consistently sweet. I rinse them under hot water until thawed, then stir them in during the last minute of cooking.
Nutritional information is approximate.
Nutrition
Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Mindy
Mindy has been cooking for over 30 years, starting as a young mother who learned how to create delicious meals on a budget. Today, she shares approachable recipes made with everyday ingredients that are easy, affordable, and family-friendly. Her goal is to show that great food doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive.