Coconut Blueberry Oatmeal
Of course, it starts with old-fashioned rolled oats but you can use steel-cut oats for a healthier swap. Then instead of adding the traditional boring water or milk, I added canned coconut milk and coconut water. It gives it a unique yet delicious, raw coconut flavor, and a wonderfully creamy texture. It’s also a great choice for our vegan friends. You can also experiment with almond milk, soy milk, or other dairy-free milk. If you are gluten-free, just make sure you’re checking for certified gluten-free oats.
Some of you may like your oatmeal without added sugars. I haven’t quite gotten that far :) but you most definitely could omit the sweetener used in this recipe, which makes it healthier. Some good sweetening options are maple syrup, flavored protein powder, a liquid sweetener like agave, or stevia This recipe is a great way to get excited about eating oatmeal again! With oatmeal, I’m always eating it in phases. I’ll eat it for a few weeks and then I’ll get sick of it and go a few weeks without, but the more variations I have on it, the more I’ll make it without getting bored.
Blueberry Overnight Oats Recipe
I love peanut butter oatmeal, apple cinnamon oatmeal, overnight oatmeal, banana oatmeal, baked oatmeal, old-fashioned oats, and chocolate oatmeal and now, I’ve got this delicious Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal to add to that list (all of those recipes you can find on my blog, just use the search box on the right side. Oh, except peanut butter. For that one, I just add 1 Tbsp of peanut butter or another nut butter and a little honey to the basic recipe after it’s cooked.) To make this recipe as overnight oats, just check the instructions on my overnight oatmeal recipe. I like to use this for meal prep by mixing it all in a large bowl, then spooning it into mason jars, adding your toppings, and then storing it in the fridge.
Substitutions for Coconut Blueberry Oatmeal
As a side note, I know fresh blueberries aren’t in season in many places right now, and they can be pricey, so you can omit them or just replace them with another fruit until Summer rolls around. But once Summer gets here be sure to try it with blueberries, they add a wonderful natural sweetness and flavor! Consider swapping the blueberries out for seasonal fruits—especially berries like raspberries or strawberries! Consider adding more protein with a few tablespoons of Greek yogurt, almond butter, cashew butter, or protein powder. Other healthy swaps could be adding a teaspoon of chia seeds, flax, or other superfoods.
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