This cozy bowl of wild blueberry steel cut oats is the perfect way to start your morning. Bursting with warm juicy blueberries, naturally sweet flavors, and hearty, fiber-rich oats, it’ll fuel your morning and keep you full for hours!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Meal prep-friendly: Make a batch at the start of the week for quick, nourishing breakfasts.
Simple and wholesome: Just five real-food ingredients, no dairy, gluten, or fuss.
Naturally sweet: The combination of wild blueberries and maple syrup adds a bright, fruity sweetness without any refined sugar.
Filling and satisfying: Steel cut oats are full of fiber, provide lasting energy and keep you full longer.
If you like this recipe, you'll love my overnight protein oats!
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Ingredients
You’ll only need a handful of pantry staples:
- water: To cook the oats. It'll give your oats a silky texture and shorten cooking time a bit. Feel free to use your favorite milk if you're looking for a creamier texture and don't mind a longer cooking time.
- steel cut oats: Heartier, chewier, and higher in fiber than rolled oats. Choose organic and glyphosate-free for the healthiest option.
- wild blueberries: More flavorful than cultivated blueberries, and they have more fiber and antioxidants.
- maple syrup: Adds natural sweetness and a hint of warmth.
How To Make These Steel Cut Oats
You only need about 30 minutes to make these oats, and your stove does most of the work.
Step 1: Add your water and salt to a medium-sized pot and bring to a boil.
Step 2: Add your oats and maple syrup and cook over medium-low until the oats are soft and chewy and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 3: Gently fold in your blueberries.
Step 4: Cook for five more minutes, then let it rest for five minutes with the lid on.
Toppings
These oats are delicious as-is, but adding a few toppings will really take them to the next level. Here are some ideas:
- a drizzle of nut butter: I love a generous drizzle of peanut butter. It melts beautifully over the warm oats and, combined with the blueberries, gives off classic peanut butter and jelly vibes that kids especially enjoy.
- a sprinkle of hemp seeds: this adds a bit of crunchy, nutty flavor and a bit of protein.
- a dollop of yogurt: greek-style and coconut yogurt both work well here.
- chopped nuts: try walnuts, almonds, or pecans for some crunch
- granola: a sprinkle of granola will add some crunch
- fresh berries: I like to add some fresh blueberries for even more blueberry flavor
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4–5 days. To reheat, add a splash of water or dairy-free milk and warm on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring until heated through.
This recipe also freezes well. Just portion it into individual servings and thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
FAQ
You can, but the texture will be much softer and the cooking time shorter, around 5–10 minutes. Adjust the liquid ratio if needed.
Yes! Wild blueberries are smaller, darker, and more intensely flavored than cultivated ones. They also tend to have higher antioxidant content. You can find them in the frozen fruit section at most grocery stores.
Yes, as long as your oats are certified gluten-free, this recipe is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free.
More Dairy Free Breakfast Recipes
Looking for more easy breakfast ideas? Try these:
Wild Blueberry Steel Cut Oats
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup wild blueberries
Instructions
- Add your water and salt to a medium-sized pot and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in the oats and maple syrup, and reduce the temperature to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes with the lid off, stirring occasionally so the oats don't stick to the bottom and burn. You'll want to cook them until the liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold in the blueberries and cook for five more minutes.
- Let rest, covered, for five minutes, then scoop into bowls and add optional toppings if you'd like (see suggestions in the post above). I like to top mine with more blueberries and a drizzle of peanut butter. Enjoy!
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