Oats With Coconut Milk
Oats With Coconut Milk is a delightful and nourishing breakfast that combines the hearty texture of oats with the creamy, tropical flavor of coconut milk. Oats are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, while coconut milk adds a luxurious richness and a host of health benefits, including healthy fats. This dish is versatile, easy to prepare, and can be customized with various toppings to suit your taste.
- Servings 2
- Prep 15 min
- cooking 30 min.
Ingredients Oats With Coconut Milk
- Half a cup of whole-grain oats or steel-cut oats
- Two cups of water
- Canned coconut milk (adjust according to your taste preference, aiming for 50-70% concentration
- One tbsp. of chocolate nibs (adjust to taste)
- One tbsp. of dry coconut flakes
- Honey or coconut sugar to taste
- Half a tsp. of cinnamon powder
- A handful of hazelnuts
- A handful of blueberries (fresh or frozen)
Preparation
- Rinse oatmeal groats in water and place them in a bowl.
- Pre-soak the grain for 2-3 hours or overnight, for a fluffy and tender texture
- Put pre-soaked oats in a saucepan and bring to a boil on a high heat
- Reduce the heat to medium- low temperature and boil for half an hour.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and put the oatmeal into a bowl.
- Add the chocolate nibs, dry coconut flakes, and cinnamon powder. If you like your oats a bit sweeter, add honey or coconut sugar to taste. Mix to combine the flavors.
- Add coconut milk to taste
- Top with a handful of hazelnuts and blueberries for a fresh flavor and a crunch. If using frozen blueberries, you can mix them in just before you remove the oats from the heat, allowing them to warm up a bit. Enjoy delicious coconut milk oatmeal!