The Secret to Making Perfect Oatmeal

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I hated oatmeal when I was younger. Hated it. Fortunately, it wasn't a staple in our house, but the few times that I remember having it left a bad (think really, really "pasty") taste in my mouth. It wasn't until I got older and learned how ridiculously good oatmeal is for you that I started making it...and loving it.

Through lots of trial and error, I finally found that the secret to keeping it creamy is to double the recommended oat-to-liquid ratio and divide it equally between water and milk #ahamoment. For example, if the directions instruct you to use 1/2 cup oats and 1 cup liquid, use 2 cups (1 cup water; 1 cup milk) instead.

I prefer steel-cut oats, but since toddler boss can't yet digest them properly (if you know what I mean:-), these days I only use old-fashioned oats. The cook times are different, but the oat-to-liquid ratio is always the same. I don't add any sweeteners (although I do provide a suggestion below), but I do add fruit...blueberries are our fave...as shown:-).

Creamy Oatmeal with Bluberries

RECOMMENDED AGES: 12+ months. Click here to download our easy baby food reference chart to keep track of what foods you can introduce to your baby and when.

SUGGESTED PAIRING: Try making this while your little one is wearing the Burpa Bib in Saturday Seersucker Blue or Pink.

SERVINGS: 3-4 adult servings; up to 6 toddler servings

COOK TIME: 50 mins (make a big batch at night to save time in the mornings)

COOLING/SETTLING TIME: 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 cup old-fashioned oats

2 cups water

2 cups vanilla almond milk

1 cinnamon stick

2 teaspoons agave nectar (optional)

fresh blueberries

DIRECTIONS

1. Add oats, water, milk and cinnamon stick to a medium sauce pot.

2. Bring to a high boil and cook uncovered for 10-15 minutes. Optional: add agave nectar while cooking.

3. Turn heat down to a low simmer and cook for 35 minutes with a tilted lid.

4. After 35 minutes, remove from heat and cover. Let stand for 10 minutes and remove cinnamon stick.

5. Add blueberries to each serving and enjoy!

PS: When re-heating, add a little almond milk to each serving.

Hey Haute Mamas! I'm Riche Holmes Grant, a modern mom + mompreneur who designs smart + stylish products that make your mommy gig easier.

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