This creamy and subtly sweet Blueberry Oatmeal with Lilac Syrup with a delicate floral flavour and gorgeous colour is a perfect choice when you crave something healthy yet more decadent.
Hello everyone – happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and you’re ready to start new week off right. Indeed, this recipe would fill the bill; it’s heathy yet offers something special.
Lilac Love
But first I need announce something important. I am all about lilac recipes! Yes, that’s correct. In case you’ve missed my previous posts, I already shared this Lilac Syrup and Lilac Martini Vermouth Cocktail. Oh yeah, that boozy cocktail is fabulous, you should give it a try! In fact, I have a couple of lovely ideas more. Luckily, the lilac season in our area is almost over, otherwise, there would be a change me posting only lilac ideas this summer
#IAmSorryDearLavender – I am such a betrayer!
So, today we are going to enjoy this Blueberry Oatmeal with Lilac Syrup. It is quite similar to this Coconut Blueberry Oatmeal (But even easier). However, you will need to make this Lilac Syrup. Thus, I encourage you to make a large batch (If lilacs are still blooming) because, trust me, you will want to have it. If not – you can always use it for fancy cocktails :)
Blueberry Oatmeal with Lilac Syrup
This Blueberry Oatmeal with Lilac Syrup requires only a few ingredients such as oats, lilac syrup, blueberries, and salt. Normally, I use water for my oatmeal, but you can swap for milk or coconut milk, for a more decadent version.
Also, this oatmeal is subtly sweet, with a light botanical flavour. Of course, that depends on how much of the syrup would you use. Feel free to adjust to your level of sweetness, adding more or less of the syrup.
I hope you will like this oatmeal idea, and you will indulge yourself for your weekend breakfast. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Blueberry Oatmeal with Lilac Syrup
Course: Breakfast1-2
servings10
minutesThis creamy and subtly sweet Blueberry Oatmeal with Lilac Syrup with a delicate floral flavour and gorgeous colour is a perfect choice when you crave something healthy yet more decadent.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats (~5 minutes cooking time)
1 cup water
1/2 cup fresh blueberries (divided – reserve some to garnish)
pinch of salt
Lilac syrup, to your taste
Directions
- In a small saucepan, bring the water with a pinch of salt to a slow boil.
- Add the oats and cook, occasionally stirring, for one minute over medium heat.
- Add most of the blueberries. Decrease heat and let the oatmeal simmer for another 3 minutes or so – according to the info on the package.
- Off heat. Cover and let it stand for a minute or two. Serve immediately topped with the reserved blueberries and 1-2 tsp. of the lilac syrup.
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Wow. I am so intrigued with the lilac syrup. I never knew you could cook lilacs. Certainly looks beautiful and appealing.
Thank you Judee!
Gorge-ous bowl of oatmeal!
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Such an awesome exquisite breakfast! First off, I so love your gorgeous photos and color scheme! And Second- what a divine combination of flavors! Definitely alleviates a humble oatmeal bowl!
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Thank you very much Shashi!
The colours are amazing! I was thinking of making a rose geranium syrup as the flowers are also purple. But I fear I have missed them for the year. But I have printed off the recipe for next time it flowers.
Thank you Tandy!
Rose syrup is so delightful, too.
Loving all these lilac recipes! Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfasts and this version is just gorgeous!!
Thank you Tasia!
This is certainly the prettiest oatmeal I’ve ever seen!! I’m sure it tastes lovely, too!!
Thank you Liz!
This is honestly the PRETTIEST oatmeal I’ve ever seen!!!! I’m just dying over the brilliant color! You are really using lilacs in some genius ways, Ben! Unfortunately I still can’t find lilacs near me… how ’bout your send me some so I can try a few of these delicious recipes!!!
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Thank you Cheyanne for your kind words!
The bottle of lilac syrup is on its way :)
Absolutely stunning photos, Ben! You’ve made a lilac lover out of me. I already loved them in our garden, but never thought of them as edible. This is the most beautiful breakfast I can imagine.
Thank you Marissa!
It is not that often to find another lilac syrup lover ! I make it every year and am sooooooo happy to find you are into edible flowers too Ben ! :-) :-) :-) Thank you so much1 You made my day !
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wow how gorgeous does this look! the lilac is so pretty. i like to add almond milk with overnight oats. so tasty! Lilac syrup sounds delightful.
Thank you Sherry!
This is a upscale breakfast! Just looking at the colour! My…so pretty and I bet they taste even better with all the flavours and textures going on in that bowl! An excellent breakfast, Ben.
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Thank you Angie!
That’s such a beautiful way to add flavor and color to oats, looks delicious and elegant! And my husband and I are both excited to make your lilac syrup!
Thank you Catherine!
You are on a roll with the lilac recipes and I’m here for it! This looks so incredible, Ben! I’d definitely love to wake up to this kinda of oatmeal! :D
Hehe thank you Michelle! :)