Hearty, warm, and delicious flaxseed oatmeal that can be topped any way you like! This satisfying, wholesome, and quick breakfast idea is 100% homemade, no need for instant packets. It’s vegan / dairy-free (if you use plant-based milk, of course!), and gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.
berries, nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for garnish(optional)
Instructions
Add milk, water, cinnamon, and salt to a small pot. Stir everything together.
Place the uncovered pot over medium-high heat until it starts to boil (it will take roughly 3 minutes to boil).
Once the mixture starts to boil, immediately turn the heat down to low, add the oats to the pot, and stir.
Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. After the 5 minutes have passed, remove the pot from the heat.
Stir in the ground flaxseeds. Let it rest for 2 minutes. After the resting time has passed, pour the oatmeal into a bowl, and add the maple syrup. Extra milk can be added to help cool it and make it creamier. Garnish with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Please read all of the information and FAQ info above, as well as the notes below before making this recipe.
This recipe makes enough for 1 serving. If you need more, the recipe can be doubled or tripled as needed.
Any type of milk can be used to make this recipe, I use unsweetened, unflavoured almond milk or oat milk. I recommend using one that is unsweetened and unflavoured so you can control the sweetness and flavour of the oatmeal.
Maple syrup is my recommended sweetener, but use any sweetener you like. Adjust the amount to suit your taste.
The oatmeal will thicken up slightly as it cools off. You can add a little more milk for a looser, creamier texture. Milk can also be used to help cool it down quicker.
To make ahead, follow steps 1- 4 in the recipe above, cool it, and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When making ahead, don't add the flaxseeds, sweetener, or any other add-ins, they will be added when reheated. When you are ready to serve, reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave and add more milk or water until it thins out enough for you. After that, pour the oatmeal into your bowl, add the flaxseeds, sweetener, and any other toppings, if using.
Nutrition info is for 1 serving (367g) of the recipe prepared as written using unsweetened, unflavoured almond milk, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, and with no extra garnishes or extra added milk. The data below is only to be used as a rough guide. Click to learn how nutrition info is determined on this website.