Simple Lemon-Blueberry Oatmeal
A comforting breakfast with rolled oats, fresh blueberries, and a bright lemon finish. This recipe, ready in about 13 minutes, combines old-fashioned oats, water, blueberries into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup, fresh blueberries
- 1/2, zested and juiced lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup old-fashioned oats and 2 cups water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5-6 minutes until oats are tender and water is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1/2 lemon zest, 1/2 lemon juice, and 1 tbsp honey. Cook for 2 more minutes until berries soften.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and top with 2 tbsp chopped walnuts. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving.
