Blueberry Oatmeal with Honey and Chia Seeds

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Blueberry Oatmeal with Honey - a Super Breakfast with Super-foods!

This creamy and sweet blueberry oatmeal with honey and chia seeds is one powerhouse of a nutritious breakfast! Trust me! We’ve got a hunger-crushing combination of oatmeal, blueberries, and chia seeds. All three of these ingredients have lots of fiber, which I think is an important consideration to make when you’re deciding what to have for breakfast. According to P&G, having lots of fiber in the morning will help you feel satisfied until lunchtime. In fact, one of their breakfast ideas is overnight oats with berries!

P&G states that berries have more fiber than other fruits. Berries are also a source of antioxidants, and blueberries are among the berries that have the highest antioxidant activity. You can be sure that these oats are loaded with blueberries, so you’ll surely reap those benefits with this recipe!

The other super-food here is chia seeds. Chia seeds also have antioxidant properties, and they are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. This is important because Omega-3 fatty acids help raise the “good” cholesterol, known as HDL cholesterol, that protects against heart attack and stroke.

Tools Needed

• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Measuring cups
• Bowl

Ingredients for Blueberry Oatmeal with Honey and Chia Seeds

You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make this speedy and tasty breakfast! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Blueberries, fresh or frozen
• Chia seeds
• Quick oats
• Milk of choice (I used regular dairy milk)
• Vanilla extract
• White chocolate chips
• Honey

Eat with Your Eyes!

As we’ve established that the ingredients in this creamy and sweet blueberry oatmeal recipe are very nutritious and have a lot of utility in being part of a healthy breakfast, let’s be honest here and say these oats just look darn gorgeous!

You’ll want to start by cooking your oats. Add the oats and milk to your pot and bring to a simmer.

Then, add the chia seeds and vanilla extract.

Adding half the blueberries to the oat and milk mixture will make that milk the gorgeous purple color.

Now it’s time for the assembly! We’re going to add more blueberries to really achieve a lovely purple color throughout the entire dish. Topping the oats with some honey will add a glorious gloss on top. Finally, we’ve got the show-stopper here, which is the white chocolate chips! Of course you can use whichever type of chocolate chips you like, but the white chocolate chips not only add that extra pop of color but white chocolate is so creamy, and I find that the richness of white chocolate goes so well with the blueberries!

What Is (and Isn't) in This Blueberry Oatmeal

This is a quick, hearty breakfast for busy mornings: about 8 minutes from start to finish, with 1 minute of prep and 7 minutes of cooking, all in one saucepan on medium heat. There is no oven, no brown sugar, no maple syrup, no cinnamon, no salt, no banana, no eggs, no lemon juice and no nuts. The flavors come from just seven ingredients: 2/3 cup rolled oats, 1 1/3 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 2 cups blueberries, 2 tablespoons honey and 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips. Blueberries are the only fruit in the bowl, so there are no cherries, strawberries or apples here.

To get a creamy texture, stir the oats and milk constantly over medium heat until the milk comes up to a simmer. Add half of the blueberries and stir well, adding a splash more milk if the oatmeal gets too thick. Then add the vanilla and chia seeds, mix well, and take the pan off the heat once the oatmeal is thick and creamy. Serve it warm, topped with the remaining blueberries, the honey and the white chocolate chips.

If you need to substitute something, maple syrup or agave nectar works in place of the honey in the same amount, vanilla bean paste can replace the vanilla extract, ground flaxseed or basil seeds can stand in for the chia seeds, and a chopped white chocolate bar works instead of chips. The recipe makes 2 bowls, and each bowl comes to about 239 calories with 11g of protein, 5g of fiber and 8g of sugar.

Make It an Easy Breakfast on Repeat

This works as an easy breakfast because the oat mixture is forgiving: if it thickens too fast, stir in a little more milk, and if you like it looser, take it off the heat sooner. The blueberries can be fresh or frozen, so you can still make it when fresh fruit is out of season. Pour it into a bowl, add the toppings, and serve it hot.

Dietary Notes and Who This Oatmeal Is For