Oatmeal with Blueberry Sauce

This Oatmeal with Blueberry Sauce with maple syrup and lemon is a hearty yet fresh and luscious porridge recipe to enjoy this summer.

Hello, folks! How are you doing? I hope you’re having a good week and are ready for the weekend. Oh yeah, I am so, so, so ready.

And a sudden summer heat does not make it easier, either.

That’s why I am keeping it short and simple today. So, without further ado, let’s talk about this tasty oatmeal.

Oatmeal with Blueberry Sauce

If you are an oatmeal lover, I bet you also love an addition of blueberries to your bowl of hearty oatmeal. Perhaps, with a drizzle of maple syrup. Am I right?

If yes, you’ll love this recipe, too!

It’s different, though. Instead of adding fresh blueberries, I suggest making an easy sauce (aka compote). Irresistibly luscious and flavourful, it will not disappoint you. And if you happen to have any leftovers, please enjoy it over your vanilla ice cream. Or make easy lemonade by combining the sauce with water and lemon juice. You will not regret that, you are welcome.

How to Make This Blueberry Sauce

First, I’d suggest using frozen berries. They are perfect for this recipe, as you will need to simmer them down for a while (and I sometimes feel ashamed to treat this way fresh fruit.) But if you have an excess of fresh AND cheap blueberries, you can absolutely use them.

You will also need maple syrup and lemon juice. Optionally, you can add some vanilla extract, too. And if you don’t have or like maple syrup, you can use honey instead.

Be sure to thaw your frozen blueberries in advance and get rid of an excess of liquid (some of it is fine.) Then combine all ingredients and simmer for about 20 minutes. Easy as that!

More Luscious Blueberry Recipes

• Blueberry Trifle with Lilac Infused Cream
• Crêpes with Blueberry Mascarpone Sauce
• Blueberry Maple Lemonade
• Blueberry Lemon Lavender Milkshake

Try More Summer Oatmeal Ideas!

• Maple Banana Blueberry Oatmeal
• Blueberry Lavender Oatmeal
• Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
• Rose Coconut Cardamom Oatmeal

I hope you like this oatmeal, and you will try it. If you make it, please let me know in the comment section of this post or send me an Instagram message or share your photos by adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.

Cheers!

Oatmeal with Blueberry Sauce

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

This Oatmeal with Blueberry Sauce is a hearty yet fresh and luscious porridge recipe to enjoy this summer.

Course: Healthy and Indulgent Breakfasts

5.0 from 1 vote

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Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

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Ingredients

• Blueberry Sauce

• 1 cup (170 g.) frozen blueberries, thawed and mostly drained

• 1/4 cup (60 ml.) maple syrup

• 2 tbsp. (30 ml.) lemon juice

• 1 tsp. (5.5. ml.) vanilla extract, optional

• Oatmeal

• 1 cup (90 g.) old-fashioned (rolled) oats

• 1 1/2 to 2  cups (360 to 450 ml.) water water

• a good pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp. (15 g.) butter, optional

Directions

• Make the blueberry sauce by combining in a small-medium saucepan the thawed (and mostly drained; a little of liquid is fine) blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice. Place over low-medium heat, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until significantly reduced in volume and thickened. Remove from heat and let completely cool. If desired, stir in the vanilla.
• Add water and salt to a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and add in the oats.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats have thickened up and are tender, about 3-5 minutes – depending on the recommended cooking time. The cooking time suggested in this recipe will result in a slightly chewy oatmeal. You can cook for a few minutes longer, if you prefer it softer. You may also add more water if you like thin and soft oatmeal.
• If using, add a knob of butter. Turn off the heat, cover and let the oatmeal stay for about 5 minutes.
• Fluff the oatmeal with a fork and serve with the blueberry sauce. If you have any leftover sauce, refrigerate and serve over some vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!