Honey Lemon Berry Oatmeal

How to Make Honey Lemon Berry Oatmeal

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   Step 1: Combine oats, milk, and salt

   In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

   For this step

   • 1 cuprolled oats (old-fashioned)
   • 1 1/2 cupsmilk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
   • a pinchkosher salt
   
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   Step 2: Cook until creamy

   Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy, about 6–8 minutes for old-fashioned oats. If the oatmeal becomes too thick, stir in a splash of additional milk to reach your desired consistency.
   
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   Step 3: Brighten with lemon and sweeten

   Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon brightness as desired.

   For this step

   • 1 lemonlemon (zest of 1 lemon and 1 tbsp juice)
   • 2 tablespoonshoney
   • 1/2 teaspoonvanilla extract
   
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   Step 4: Assemble bowls with berries and toppings

   Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top each with the mixed berries and toasted chopped almonds (or chia seeds). Press a few berries into the warm oats so they soften slightly.

   For this step

   • 1 cupmixed berries (fresh or frozen)
   • 2 tablespoonstoasted chopped almonds (or chia seeds)
   
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   Step 5: Finish and serve

   If you like, drizzle a little extra honey and a few more lemon zest curls over each bowl for garnish. Serve immediately while warm, or let cool and refrigerate for up to 2 days for a chilled option.
   

1. In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and a pinch of kosher salt. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are soft and the mixture is creamy, about 6–8 minutes for old-fashioned oats. If the oatmeal becomes too thick, stir in a splash of additional milk to reach your desired consistency.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon brightness as desired.
4. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top each with the mixed berries and toasted chopped almonds (or chia seeds). Press a few berries into the warm oats so they soften slightly.
5. If you like, drizzle a little extra honey and a few more lemon zest curls over each bowl for garnish. Serve immediately while warm, or let cool and refrigerate for up to 2 days for a chilled option.