This quick, delicious flaxseed oatmeal will become your go-to breakfast on cold fall mornings. Its simple flavors mean you can add fruits, nuts and seeds to start your day off just the way you like it.
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Oatmeal is one of my favorite breakfast options, and my go-to for busy mornings. I love waking up to a warm bowl of comforting oats, and I usually pack mine with nutritious toppings and add-ins.
This flaxseed oatmeal has all the classic porridge components, but with added ground flaxseed. This makes it a little more nutritious, and more rich in fiber and protein, which means that the meal will give you a little extra energy at the start of your day.
If you’re a fan of this flaxseed oatmeal recipe be sure to check out my maple oatmeal or chocolate peanut butter oatmeal!
Ingredients
Chances are that you already have all of these ingredients in your pantry, but if not, they are all easily available in most supermarkets or from Amazon.
Ground flaxseed: Flaxseed, or linseed, ground up to a flour. Adds extra nutrition, as well as a nutty flavor to the oatmeal.
Oats: I prefer to use quick cook oats, but rolled oats also work well.
Oat milk: My milk of choice, but you can use your favorite, such as regular milk, almond milk or soy milk.
Maple syrup: A natural sweetener with fantastic flavor. You can substitute this for honey or agave nectar if you prefer.
Love a good breakfast recipe? Check out my kefir overnight oats, air fryer baked apples or cheesy broccoli scrambled eggs.
Instructions
Oatmeal is incredibly easy to make from scratch, and this recipe is no exception. All you need is a small pot and a spoon to stir with.
Simply measure out all the ingredients, and add them to your pot. Heat them up on medium heat while stirring occasionally. The grains will start to absorb the liquid, and gain the classic oatmeal texture.
If you find that the oatmeal is too thick for your preference, you can add some more milk to make it thinner. This is also a great way to save over cooked oats!
Top tips
Here is all of my best advice to help you succeed with this recipe:
- Keep the oats on low to medium heat. High temperatures could burn your oatmeal.
- If you wish to use steel cut oats, these tend to require longer cooking times. You might also need to add more liquid.
Serving suggestions
This is the part I get most excited about! You should always be adding flavorful toppings to your oatmeal. It makes the dish so much more interesting, and you can pick toppings based on the weather, season, your mood or simply what's available in your pantry.
Here are some of my absolute favorites:
- Cinnamon Raisin Granola - Serve the oatmeal with some crispy granola on top.
- Strawberry Basil Sauce - This simple fruity sauce is the perfect healthy topping for oatmeal.
- Sliced fresh fruits and berries.
- Dark Chocolate Almonds - Roughly chop these chocolate covered nuts for a bitter, crunchy toppings.
- A drizzle of your favorite peanut butter or almond butter.
Variations
Although this recipe is fantastic as is, you can change it up and make variations of it. This prevents oatmeal from ever getting boring! Here are some of my favorite alternatives:
With flavor: Add some cinnamon, orange extract, gingerbread spice or fruit juice for extra flavor. I love the combination of cinnamon + apple juice!
Berry good: Add frozen berries or fruit cubes. These will defrost quickly while the oatmeal cooks, and give the oatmeal extra flavor, fiber and color.
💡 TIP! For some added texture, you can also use whole flaxseed instead of the ground variety.
Leftovers
Leftover flaxseed oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve it cold, or reheat it in the microwave before serving.
This recipe is therefore perfect to prepare healthy breakfasts for the week ahead. You can even store it in portion sized containers which you can grab in the morning and eat on your commute.
Frequently asked questions
This dish is soy free, nut free and egg free. It can be made dairy free and vegan by using a plant based milk alternative, like almond milk. You can also make gluten free oatmeal by purchasing gluten free oats.
Absolutely! You can omit the maple syrup, or substitute it with honey or agave syrup if you want to keep the sweetness.
Yes! Omit the flaxseed, or substitute with chia seeds.
Recipe
Flaxseed Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cup oats
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 2 cup milk
- 2 cup water
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Oatmeal is incredibly easy to make from scratch, and this recipe is no exception. All you need is a small pot and a spoon to stir with.
- Simple measure out all the ingredients, and add them to your pot. Heat the mixture up on medium heat while stirring occasionally. The grains will start to absorb the liquid, and gain the classic oatmeal texture.
- If you find that the oatmeal is too thick for your preference, you can add some more milk to make it thinner. This is also a great way to save over cooked oats!
Notes
- Keep the oats on low to medium heat. High temperatures could burn your oatmeal.
- If you wish to use steel cut oats, these tend to require longer cooking times. You might also need to add more liquid.
- Leftover flaxseed oatmeal can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve it cold, or reheat it in the microwave before serving.
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