Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal Delight
Creamy stovetop oats studded with juicy cherries and crowned with crunchy hazelnuts. A cozy, nutty-sweet breakfast in minutes.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1.5 cup milk (2% or whole) or use unsweetened almond milk
- 0.75 cup water
- 1.25 cup pitted cherries, halved fresh or frozen; reserve a few for topping
- 0.33 cup hazelnuts, chopped toast lightly for best flavor
- 1.5 tbsp maple syrup plus more to taste
- 0.75 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.13 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter for extra richness; optional
- 0.5 tsp orange zest optional, brightens the cherries
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt for serving; optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Toast hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
- Warm milk and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in salt and cinnamon; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in oats. Cook, stirring often, until creamy and tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Fold in cherries, vanilla, and orange zest. Simmer 1 to 2 minutes to plump the fruit.
- Remove from heat; swirl in butter and maple syrup. Cover and rest 2 minutes to thicken.
- Spoon into bowls. Top with toasted hazelnuts, reserved cherries, and a dollop of yogurt if you like.
Notes
Swap hazelnuts with sliced almonds or pecans, or replace maple syrup with honey. For meal prep, refrigerate cooked oats up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk. Prefer overnight oats? Combine all ingredients except nuts and yogurt, chill overnight, then warm and add toppings.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Cherry Hazelnut Oatmeal Delight flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.