Blueberry Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal

A comforting bowl of creamy steel-cut oatmeal sweetened with maple syrup, flavored with vanilla, and topped with fresh, bursting blueberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Blueberry Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oatmeal is a hearty and wholesome breakfast that combines the creamy texture of slow-cooked oats with the natural sweetness of maple syrup and vanilla. Simmered to perfection in a blend of milk and water, this comforting dish is elevated with the addition of fresh blueberries, which burst with flavor as they warm through. Finished with a fragrant sprinkle of cinnamon, it’s a satisfying and nutritious start to the day, perfect for cozy mornings.

Servings

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Oats
1 cup water
1 cup whole milk
½ cup steel-cut oats
¼ teaspoon salt

Flavorings
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix-Ins & Toppings
1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions

Cook the Oats
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup water and 1 cup whole milk to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 cup steel-cut oats and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 20–25 minutes, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened.

Flavor the Oatmeal
Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.

Add the Blueberries
Gently fold in 1 cup fresh blueberries and cook for 2–3 minutes, just until the berries are warmed through and start to burst.

Serve
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired, and serve warm.

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and milk to a gentle boil over medium heat. Stir in the steel-cut oats and salt.

Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for about 20-25 minutes, or until the oats reach your desired level of tenderness and the mixture has thickened.