Oatmeal with Dried Cherries, Cinnamon, and Vanilla
Delicious, healthy and filling start to the day! High in protein and in fiber. This recipe yields 1 serving and is best made as a single serving. I tried to double the serving and it did not turn out as well.
Delicious, healthy and filling start to the day! High in protein and in fiber. This recipe yields 1 serving and is best made as a single serving. I tried to double the serving and it did not turn out as well.
- Carbohydrate 58.3286775880576 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 1.30659000021917 g
- Fiber 10.4199749683656 g
- Protein 47.8821526255005 g
- Saturated Fat 0.388638750068958 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (918g)
- Sodium 66716.7376917109 mg
- Sugar 47.908702619692 g
- Trans Fat 0.0842122500404789 g
- Calories 407 calories
Step-by-step
- In 2 quart pot stir together oats, cinnamon, salt & stevia.
- Stir in almond milk, water, vanilla and dried cherries.
- Heat to a boil, stir, and reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer for 9 - 12 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Serve with milk if desired.
Single-serving breakfast preparations often waste resources by forcing cooks to scale down large packages or buy specialty items that languish in the pantry. This recipe uses precise liquid volumes to prevent dry edges and scorched pans without requiring bulk scaling. Quick-cooking oats absorb liquids faster than rolled varieties, demanding strict adherence to the nine-to-twelve-minute simmering window to avoid a gluey paste.
Testing reveals that doubling this specific ratio alters the starch-to-liquid equilibrium, resulting in uneven hydration across the grain. Stick strictly to single portions for optimal viscosity. Judge doneness visually by dragging a spoon across the bottom of the two-quart pot; the mixture should slowly fill the cleared path without pooling watery liquid.
Dried cherries benefit from direct simmering rather than late soaking because the ambient heat softens their tough skins while infusing the surrounding almond milk with tart fruit sugars. Cool leftovers completely within two hours before sealing in airtight glass containers for up to three days in the refrigerator. Reheat chilled portions over medium-low heat with two tablespoons of added water to restore the original creamy suspension.
