Coconut Milk Oatmeal | A Quick, Easy, and Healthy Breakfast Idea

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while regular milk is often less expensive.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more economical.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: frozen fruit

Dried fruit is nutrient-dense, while frozen fruit is often cheaper and still nutritious.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

Put coconut milk and water in a pot on the stove.

Turn the heat to medium to medium-high.

Add salt and steel cut oats to the pot and mix together.

Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Cook for 20 to 40 minutes depending on desired creaminess, stirring occasionally.

After about 30 minutes, turn off the heat and let it cool slightly before stirring.

Discuss topping options like nuts, dried fruit, unsweetened coconut flakes, and fresh fruit.

Suggest adding spices like ground ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon while cooking for extra flavor.

Use a muffin tin and a half cup measure to portion out the cooked oatmeal into muffin cups.

Freeze the muffin tray with oatmeal portions.

Once frozen, pop the oatmeal portions out and place them in a resealable bag, labeling it with the date.

To reheat, microwave one portion with a little water for about 2 to 3 minutes before adding toppings.

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