Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal

This Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal with white chocolate is a rich and indulgent breakfast or dessert that you should try this summer!

Hello, folks! How are you doing? I hope you started this new week off right and that it’s been treating you well. And just in case you need something very special to help you navigate through the week, then I got you covered.

I know some people may say: “What? Oatmeal in summer? No, thanks, Ben”. But please don’t disregard the idea because this Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal is more than just any other oatmeal. And because you can enjoy it cold, too (if that’s a concern of yours.)

Why You Will Like This Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal

As with any oatmeal, this Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal recipe is so easy. But the result will not disappoint you. If you love dessert-like oatmeal recipes, you will certainly love this one. It’s more indulgent and makes it perfect for a lazy weekend morning.

The combination of Earl Grey tea and lavender is harmonious and complex. It combines bright and citrusy notes of Earl Grey with the floral and soothing aroma of lavender. Needless to say, white chocolate works perfectly with both flavours and makes this oatmeal extra rich and creamy.

Besides, you can enjoy it cold if the idea of having a bowl of hot oatmeal on a warm morning sounds a little off. Of course, for this, you will need to make the porridge in advance, i.e., in the evening, and voilà – you will have a hearty yet fresh bowl of oatmeal the next morning!

Ingredients You Will Need for Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal

• Old-fashioned (also known as rolled) oats. Old-fashioned oats are a type of oats made by steaming and flattening under a heavy press roller. They take between 7 to 15 minutes to cook on the stovetop, and they have a slightly chewy and more pronounced consistency when cooked. Cook them for up to 10 minutes for a hearty chew or slightly longer (14-15 minutes) for a softer oatmeal; if cooking longer, you will need to add more liquid to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Quick-rolled oats, also known as quick-cooking oats can be used instead. Their cooking time is about 5 minutes for an oatmeal with a soft and smooth texture. They generally retain all the health benefits of the old-fashioned oats, but tend to have slightly less fiber due to the additional processing.
• Freshly brewed Earl Grey tea – used in place of water or milk. The standard ratio is roughly 1:2 (oats to liquid), resulting in quite thin porridge. Personally, I love to use less liquid for an extra thick consistency. And while I have not tested this myself, the addition of milk is an excellent option for a more delicate flavour and richer consistency. If using milk, I would recommend combining half of tea and half of milk.
• Dried culinary lavender buds – just a little (about 1/2 tsp.). Because we are steeping lavender in tea, the aroma won’t be too strong.
• Salt – always add a pinch of salt to accentuate the flavours; without salt, it will be bland.
• Honey – just a little for sweetness and balancing out flavours.
• White chocolate – adds sweetness and richness. You can skip the chocolate and add instead more honey.
• Butter (optional) – a small knob for added richness.

More Fun Oatmeal Recipes for Summer

• Lavender Lemon Oatmeal Recipe with White Chocolate
• Black Forest Oatmeal Recipe (Chocolate Cherry Oatmeal)
• Oatmeal with Blueberry Sauce
• Blueberry Lavender Oatmeal
• Peaches and Cream Oatmeal
• Rose Coconut Cardamom Oatmeal

More Earl Grey Lavender Recipes

And be sure to try more recipes infused with Earl Grey and Lavender:

• Earl Grey Lavender Milkshake
• Earl Grey Lavender Dessert Risotto
• Earl Grey Lavender Ice Cream

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

Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal

Recipe by Ben | Havocinthekitchen

This Lavender Earl Grey Oatmeal with white chocolate is a rich and indulgent breakfast or dessert that you should try this summer!

Course: Healthy and Indulgent Breakfasts

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Servings

2-3

servings

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

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Ingredients

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

• 1 1⁄2 to 2  cups (355 to 480 ml.)
  freshly brewed strong Earl Grey (use 2-3 tea bags)

• 1/2 tsp. dried culinary lavender

• a good pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp. (20 g.)
  honey or more, to taste

• 40-50 g. white chocolate, chopped or shaved

• a small knob (about 1 tbsp. or 15 g.)
  of butter (optional)

• fresh lavender buds – optional, for garnish

Directions

• Fist brew strong tea with 2-3 bags of Ear Grey tea, dried lavender buds, and 2 cups of water, about 15 minutes. Then remove and discard the tea bags and if desired, pass the tea through a mash sieve and discard the lavender buds; I opted to leave them for extra flavour. Note that you may not need all 2 cups of tea, please refer to the Notes below.
• In a small saucepan, bring the brewed tea (I would suggest starting with 1 and 1/2 cups, keeping another 1/2 cup of it in case you need to thin it up) with a pinch of salt to a slow boil.
• Stir in the oats. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer until the oats have thickened up and are tender, about 7-10 minutes – or depending on the recommended cooking time – and adding more tea if necessary to thin it up. Normally, old-fashioned oats cooked about 10 minutes will result in a hearty chew. If you want a softer and smother oatmeal, you may need to cook 10-14 minutes or so.
• Turn off the heat. If using, add a knob of butter, as well as honey. Cover and let the oatmeal stay for a minute or two. Fluff the oatmeal with a fork, try and add more salt or honey if necessary, and serve sprinkled with the white chocolate and, if desired, a few fresh lavender buds. You can also refrigerate the oatmeal overnight and enjoy it cold; in this case, I’d recommend cooking it 2-3 minutes less as the oats will continue softening in the fridge. Enjoy!

Notes

• The standard ratio is roughly 1:2 (oats to liquid), resulting in quite thin porridge. Personally, I love to use less liquid for an extra thick consistency. Also, I used tea, but milk is an excellent option for more delicate flavour and richer consistency. If using milk, I recommend combining ½ cup of tea and ½ cup of milk.
• You can use quick rolled oats. But in this case you will need to reduce the cooking time to about 5 minutes or so.