Creamy Custard Oatmeal Berries
Silky oatmeal with a custard texture, naturally sweetened and topped with fresh fruit. Comforting and nourishing for breakfast or any time of day.
Equipment
- 1 saucepan for cooking oats and custard mixture
- 1 bowl for whisking egg mixture
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1½ cups milk dairy or plant-based
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh berries optional
- Sliced bananas optional
- Chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Combine oats, milk, and salt in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until creamy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in a few tablespoons of hot oatmeal into the egg mixture to temper the egg and prevent scrambling.
- Return the tempered mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until thick and custard-like, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, serve in bowls, and top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, and chopped nuts as desired.
Notes
- Keep heat low after adding egg to prevent scrambling.
- Use plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth and flavor.