Healthy Nut Butter Flaxseed Oatmeal Bowl

Healthy Nut Butter Flaxseed Oatmeal Bowl is a satisfying 5-minute healthy breakfast. Wholesome and nourishing, it’s packed with nutritious ingredients and perfectly delicious!

Who doesn’t love a great, warm, comforting breakfast right out of bed in the morning? Among other healthy breakfast recipes, oatmeal remains one of my favorite staple for breakfast. It’s quick to prepare, creamy, and makes for a healthy nutritious breakfast if not overloaded with sugar. Easy to adapt in a vegan and gluten-free version (just go for vegetable milk and gluten-free oats), oatmeal is a basic recipe you can adapt in a million different ways, following the seasons and your heart.

This simple nut butter and flaxseed oatmeal recipe may look a little fancy at first, but I promise it’s nothing but easy and quick to prepare. It’s loaded with creamy nut butter of your choice, fresh fruits, flaxseed, and many other toppings that make it oh so yummy!

But first thing first, let me guide you through the basic oatmeal recipe I used here. Forget these instant oatmeal variety packs to make in the microwave, homemade oatmeal is actually way easier – and quicker – than you think. It’s also cheaper, healthier and better for the environment.

How to make perfect oatmeal from scratch?

First, the choice of oats matters. I typically recommend rolled oats (also called old-fashioned) or alternatively quick oat, that are to me the ones that work best for breakfast. In any case, try to stay away from steel-cut oats that take too long to cook, and from instant oats that break down easily and become mushy.

Then, respect the perfect liquid ratio. For this part, I would be a little bit more flexible. There are indeed various possibilities and they all depend on the texture you’re looking for: either thick and compact, creamy or much lighter. I recommend 2 cups liquid for 1 cup oats, but you may need to adjust the quantity of liquid if you cook oats a little longer.

Now the question: which liquid should you use? Some people swear by using water only, while others prefer a combination of water and milk (dairy or not). I prefer the second option for a more fulfilling texture, but I recommend to cut it with water. Indeed, the use of milk alone tends to makes oatmeal thicker and stickier. When it comes to the choice of milk, it’s up to you: cow milk, almond milk, hazelnut milk, soy milk…

Cook oatmeal on the stovetop, preferably. Stovetop oatmeal takes about 5 minutes and is the best way to get the fluffiest oats. Start by bringing the liquid to a boil in a small saucepan. Then, reduce the heat to low, pour in the oats, and stir constantly until the texture thickens and absorb the liquid. For a microwave option, simply mix oats and liquid in a bowl, then microwave on high for 2 minutes for a perfect consistency. The result is a warm cozy bowl of soft creamy oatmeal that’s ready to be topped with your favorite add-ons.

A healthy nut butter flaxseed oatmeal bowl

I tried to make this oatmeal bowl as healthy as possible, without compromising on the flavors as I like a great, nourishing and delicious breakfast that leaves me satisfied and energized for the day. Here’s what you can expect here in terms of health benefits:

• A great content of fiber thanks to the use of oats, paired with ground flaxseed. Keep in mind that in order to get full benefits of fax, it’s important to use them ground, preferably at the last minute (I use my Peugeot flaxseed mill).
• A boost of protein brought by the nut butter together with oats (did you know that one cup of oats contained 6 grams of protein?).
• A great panel of vitamins, minerals and antioxidant plant compounds contained in both fresh fruits (here sliced pears) and oats.
• The right amount of sugar with just a dash of natural sugar to sweeten the oatmeal, and a few dates for topping. Good to know: despite their high sugar content, dates contain a great amount of fiber that gives them a low glycemic load.

And all these above are just a few of the numerous healthy benefits of this healthy oatmeal bowl that is also packed with antioxidants, contain low cholesterol levels and improve blood sugar control.

Other topping ideas and alternatives

Now what if you don’t have all the ingredients at home to make this oatmeal bowl? Well, there’s good news here as this oatmeal recipe is easy to customize:

• Liquid and/or milk. You can choose to make this oatmeal with water only or as I suggest in the recipe with half water, half milk. Dairy milk is an option, but if you want to make it vegan, you can also play with almond milk, soy milk, cashew milk, etc.
• Nut butter. I used cashew butter in this recipe, but you can replace it with peanut butter, almond butter, hazelnut butter…
• Fruits. Instead of sliced pears, improvise with the fruits you have. Apples, blueberries, strawberries, bananas. Here the possibilities are endless!
• Other possible toppings. Anything is possible here! Some of my favorites are: chia seeds, sesame seeds, slivered almonds, chopped hazelnuts, mini chocolate chips.

Play around the recipe and have fun! Remember that breakfast sets the mood for the day so it’s important to make it suitable to your own tastes – and as pretty as possible.

Good morning and have a great day! 🙂

My favorite recipes with oats:

• Easy Oatmeal Banana Blender Pancakes
• Double Chocolate Oatmeal with Goji Berries
• Pumpkin Maple Oatmeal Bowl
• Healthy Breakfast Oatmeal Cookies
• No-Bake Energy Bites
• Banana Oatmeal Muffins

More healthy breakfast recipes you’ll love:

• Chia Pudding with Rhubarb and Strawberries
• Blackberry Chia Seed Smoothie
• Healthy Vegan Carob Smoothie Bowl
• Sugar-Free Cocoa Raspberry Granola
• Creamy Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

Healthy Nut Butter Flaxseed Oatmeal Bowl

• 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
• Leave a Review

Print

Pin

• Author: Delphine Fortin
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 2 bowls 1x
• Category: Breakfast
• Diet: Vegan

Healthy Nut Butter Flaxseed Oatmeal Bowl is a satisfying 5-minute healthy breakfast. Wholesome and nourishing, it’s packed with nutritious ingredients and perfectly delicious!

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

For the oatmeal (serves 2 bowls):

• 1 cup (90g) old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk or vegetable milk
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• A pinch of salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 to 2 teaspoons agave or maple syrup

For serving* (serves 2 bowls):

• 1 pear, cored and sliced and divided
• 2 Tablespoons cashew butter, divided
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, divided
• 4 small pitted dates, divided
• 2 teaspoons flaxseed, freshly ground and divided

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring milk and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, then pour in the oats, salt and cinnamon.
2. Simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Divide equally between two bowls. Spoon cashew butter and ½ sliced pear over each serving, then sprinkle sesame on top and add a few dates if desired. Grind flaxseed at the last minute over each bowl, and enjoy!

Notes

* For other serving options, check out my “Other topping ideas and alternative” in the blog post just above the recipe card.

Back-To-School, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Healthy, Nuts, Oatmeals & Granolas, Oats, Quick & Easy, Snacks, Vegan, Year Round

Did you make this recipe?

Lastly, if you make this Healthy Nut Butter Flaxseed Oatmeal Bowl, be sure to leave a comment and give this recipe a rating, letting me know how you liked it. And of course, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Thank you and enjoy!