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Oatmeal with Figs and Honey

A warm and creamy breakfast bowl featuring oats cooked with ground cinnamon, topped with sweet sliced fresh figs, toasted walnuts, and raw honey.

13 minEasyServes 2340 cal/serving

MediterraneanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleEgg-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-FreeNightshade-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 fresh figs, sliced
  • 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1 cup water, 1 cup milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and reduce heat to low.

  3. 3

    Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender and creamy.

  4. 4

    Spoon cooked oatmeal into bowls and top with 4 sliced fresh figs and 2 tbsp chopped walnuts.

  5. 5

    Drizzle with 2 tbsp honey and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Oatmeal with Figs and Honey dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup milk. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Oatmeal with Figs and Honey gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup rolled oats. Swap the oats for certified gluten-free oats. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Oatmeal with Figs and Honey keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Oatmeal with Figs and Honey?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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