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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    The Ultimate Oatmeal Bowls

    Published: Mar 22, 2024 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Ultimate Oatmeal Bowls were inspired by a recent trip to Grød, Copenhagen's popular cafe that specializes in porridge. There are several locations around the city, and a visit if you are in town is an absolute must! This particular bowl is an attempt at recreating my favorite dish on the menu: the ALL IN! Porridge which includes an array of tasty toppings.

    Beginning with a perfectly creamy base of cooked rolled oats, these bowls are topped with decadent mini chocolate chips, creamy almond butter, sweet slices of banana, crisp diced apples, crunchy hazelnuts, a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of golden honey. The combination is an unforgettably delicious and nourishing way to start the day. Get ready to elevate your oatmeal game!

    The Ultimate Oatmeal Bowl with bananas, yogurt, almond butter, apples, chocolate chips and hazelnuts.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • The oats themselves are perfectly creamy and easy to make.
    • The variety of toppings are a tantalizing combination of textures and flavors making these oatmeal bowls a step above the rest.
    • It's both a delicious and nutritious way to start the day!

    Ingredients

    For the Oatmeal:

    Labeled ingredients for ultimate oatmeal bowl toppings.
    • This bowl begins with old-fashioned rolled oats. They provide a nice texture and cook quickly on the stovetop.
    • Equal parts water and unsweetened vanilla almond milk provide the liquid in this recipe. I love the flavor of the vanilla almond milk here but you can use any kind of milk you like in place of the almond milk. Any dairy or non-dairy variety is completely interchangeable.
    • A pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness of the final dish and brings out the natural flavors in the oats.

    For the Toppings:

    Labeled ingredients for oatmeal.
    • Sliced banana and chopped apples bring fruity goodness to these bowls.
    • Almond butter adds rich, nutty flavor.
    • Greek yogurt provides a welcome hit of creamy dairy.
    • Hazelnuts add flavor and a satisfying crunch
    • Mini chocolate chips are arguably the key to this recipe. The way they melt and mix in with the almond butter is utterly delicious.
    • A drizzle of honey adds a final hit of welcome sweetness.

    How to Make This Recipe

    • Begin by cooking the oats. Combine the water, almond milk, oats and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally until pleasantly thick and creamy, about 5 minutes.
    Oats and milk in a saucepan with a wooden spoon.
    Cooked oatmeal in a saucepan with a wooden spoon.
    • Split the oatmeal evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with half of the toppings. Enjoy immediately!
    The Ultimate Oatmeal Bowl next to a spoon and napkin.

    Expert Tips

    • The oats will continue to absorb some liquid after they are transferred to the bowls so to avoid the oatmeal from becoming too thick, be sure to remove it from the heat when it is creamy and a bit looser in texture than you would like.
    • This recipe is easy to halve, double or triple! The water, almond milk and oats are always in equal amounts which makes doing the math to switch the size of the batch really easy.

    FAQs

    Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

    You can make the oats ahead of time and store them tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, simply add a little water or almond milk to loosen the oatmeal and gently reheat on the stove or in the microwave until hot.

    Can I switch up the toppings?

    Of course! I chose these toppings because I wanted to replicate the ALL IN! porridge from Grød but you do you. I think blueberries would be nice in place of the apples, and peanut butter could definitely stand in for the almond butter. Maple syrup would also be a fine substitute for the honey and any nut can take the place of the hazelnuts, especially almonds, walnuts or pecans.

    What are the different types of oats?

    Oats come in several different forms. This oatmeal is made with Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats, which differ significantly in both cooking time and texture from other types of oats. Curious about how these different types of oats compare with one another?

    Oat groats: These are the most whole form of the oat grain as they are simply hulled oats. Each groat is about the size of a grain of barley or farro. Because they are minimally processed they take longer to cook, up to an hour of simmering time.

    Steel cut oats: Steel cut oats are hulled oat groats that have been cut into smaller pieces which decreases the overall cooking time. A batch of steel cut oats generally takes about 30 minutes to cook. Check out this recipe here if you want to give them a try!

    Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: These are oats that have been steamed and flattened in a roller (hence their flat shape). Thanks to this processing technique, rolled oats only take about 5-7 minutes to cook.

    Instant Oats: These are the kind of oats you might find in one those little packages of oatmeal that require that you simply add water. They are old-fashioned rolled oats that have been cut into smaller pieces and, as the name suggests, they cook almost instantly.

    How do I make this recipe gluten-free?

    Oats are naturally gluten-free but you need to make sure that they are processed in a gluten-free facility in order for them to be certified gluten-free. Check the rolled oats packaging to make sure your oats qualify.

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    Looking for more Scandinavian-inspired recipes for morning oatmeal? I've got so many delicious ones for you to choose from:

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    I hope you give these Ultimate Oatmeal Bowls a try sometime soon. They are on repeat at our house several mornings each week, and I think you will love them, too! Drop a note in the comments below if you have a chance to give them a go. I love hearing from you!

    Recipe

    Close up of an Ultimate Oatmeal Bowl with a spoon.

    The Ultimate Oatmeal Bowls

    Packed with mini-chocolate chips, bananas, almond butter, diced apple, hazelnuts, yogurt, and honey, these bowls offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures to start your day right.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: breakfast and brunch
    Cuisine: Danish, Nordic, Scandinavian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 9 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 541kcal
    Author: Kristi

    Ingredients

    For the Oatmeal:

    • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other milk of your choice
    • Generous pinch of salt

    For the Toppings:

    • 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
    • 2 tablespoons almond butter
    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt or skyr
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 2 tablespoons chopped hazelnuts
    • 1 banana sliced
    • ¼ cup diced apples

    Instructions

    • Combine the oats, water, almond milk and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium-high until the mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the oatmeal is tender and creamy in texture, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
    • Split the oatmeal evenly between two individual serving bowls. Top each serving with half of the toppings. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Inspired by the ALL IN! porridge from Grød in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Amber Karlsberg says

      April 08, 2024 at 2:25 pm

      5 stars
      So tasty, thank you

      Reply
    2. Kristi says

      March 22, 2024 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      Love, love, love this oatmeal bowl!

      Reply
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