Description
A simple, make-ahead breakfast brimming with berry goodness. Perfect for a busy weekday or a relaxed weekend morning.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups (355 ml) steel-cut oats
- 5 cups (1183 ml) almond milk
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 cups (710 ml) frozen mixed berries
- 5 tbsp all-natural orange juice
- 2.5 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
Preparing the Oats
- Combine steel-cut oats, almond milk, salt, and optional cinnamon in a slow cooker. Stir to ensure the ingredients are well mixed.
- Secure the lid of the slow cooker and set it to low. Allow the oats to cook for 8 hours. Stir well after cooking.
Making the Berry Compote
- In a small saucepan, combine frozen berries and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until the juice from the berries has reduced and sweetened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Transfer the berry mixture to a storage bowl. Stir in chia seeds. Allow the compote to cool, then refrigerate.
Serving
- In the morning, serve the chilled berry compote over the cooked oats.
- If preferred, warm the compote in the microwave for about a minute before serving.
Notes
- For creamier oats, use a higher ratio of almond milk to oats.
- If frozen berries aren’t available, use fresh berries and reduce cooking time for the compote.
- Store leftover oats and compote separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 10