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    Home » Vegan Breakfast

    Published: Jan, 2020. Updated: Feb, 2021 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    3-Minute Healthy Oatmeal Recipe Without Milk

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    Oats prepared without milk
    Oats with Blueberries and Pecans
    Basic Oatmeal with nut and blueberries
    A Bowl of Low Fat Oatmeal With Blueberries
    Oatmeal with blueberries and pecans In A Bowl

    This is seriously the very BEST Healthy Oatmeal Recipe you'll ever need. This simple yet clean and nutritious breakfast idea is dairy-free, low fat and vegan. Great way to start your day off right.

    Also, try my Creamy Oatmeal With Caramelized Apple.

    Basic Healthy Oatmeal with nut and blueberries

    I was seriously hesitating to post this recipe. Despite that for the past few years oatmeal has been my #1 breakfast, it's just so simple and easy to make that I didn't know whether I should devote the whole post to it.

    But you know, simple recipes are made for busy lives. If you have small kids, you will agree. We have so much on our plate that any chance to simplify a busy life is greatly appreciated.

    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works
    • Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥘 Similar Recipes
    • Recipe

    Since morning is that time of the day, when it's just too difficult to force yourself to cook something, my No Milk Oatmeal recipe comes in handy.

    I love it, my older daughter who is not picky anymore, loves it too and I hope you'll also become a fan of this best healthy oatmeal recipe.

    Oats prepared without milk

    Why This Recipe Works

    • it's simple, easy to make and always delicious;
    • wild blueberries and nuts add some more health benefits;
    • it's versatile and you can customize it based on what ingredients you have in your fridge/pantry

    Ingredients

    Here's an overview of the specific ingredients for this recipe. For the exact ingredients and measurements, please scroll to the recipe card below.

    Ingredients for no cook oatmeal
    • old-fashioned rolled oats - I've been loving GF Sprouted Rolled Oats. They're enriched with key vitamins and minerals which makes them even healthier than a regular oat variety
    • honey (or maple syrup if you don't consume honey)
    • frozen blueberries (frozen cherries or other frozen berries). Now, I love and recommend choosing Wild Blueberries. As I discussed in my Vegan Grocery List post, wild blueberries contain much more antioxidants than regular blueberries and are proven to have a positive affect on our memory and cognition in general. Wild Blueberries are often found in a Costco's frozen aisle as well as in Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.
    • Pecans or Walnuts. For maximizing health benefits, I also recommend having this basic oatmeal with Walnuts or Pecans. Alternatively, you can throw in some Chia seeds or Flax seeds.
    • water

    🔪 Instructions

    So here're the instructions on how to cook oatmeal without milk.

    1. Add water to your oats

    Put your rolled oats into a cereal bowl and pour ½ cup of hot water over them. Cover with a plate and let it sit for 3 minutes. This time will be enough for the oats to absorb all water and expand.

    Adding water to oats

    2. Microwave the blueberries

    Meanwhile, fill another bowl with 1 cup of frozen blueberries and microwave for 1 minute.

    This step is optional. But if you're like me and love your oats to be nice and warm, you'll appreciate the fact that your healthy oatmeal won't be ice cold because of all those frozen blueberries.

    If you don't own the microwave, you can place the bowl with the blueberries in a bigger bowl filled with hot water and leave it there for about 20 minutes.

    Note: If you're using frozen cherries, the heating time may be slightly longer.

    Blueberries for the healthy oatmeal recipe

    3. Add blueberries to the oatmeal

    Remove plate from the bowl with oatmeal and stir in wild blueberries.

    Adding wild blueberries to the oats

    4. Add the remaining toppings

    Stir in chopped nuts, drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of honey or Maple syrup and enjoy your healthy oatmeal slowly!:)

    Adding honey to the no cook oatmeal

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you eat oatmeal without milk?

    Absolutely. Oats are often the ingredient in raw vegan desserts. When combined with water, oats soften really fast which makes it possible to consume them right away.

    Is oatmeal healthy?

    You bet. Oats are one of the healthiest grains you can find. They are rich in fibre, minerals, antioxidants and are super beneficial for your heart health, controlling diabetes and digestive health.

    In addition, in comparison to a regular morning cereal, oats will keep you full longer, which is always a plus on busy days.

    What type of oats should I chose?

    Although you can make this recipe with instant oats, I prefer and recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats. They have a better texture that instant oats and won't get mushy when combined with boiling water.

     A Bowl of Healthy Low Fat Oatmeal With Blueberries

    As I said this is the basic recipe and you can add more ingredients to it.

    But honestly, I feel like you will like these healthy oats the way they are - simple, easy and so tasty.

    I've been making oatmeal without milk for breakfast for years and glad that at least in the morning I don't have to be creative with my meals.

    A bowl of tasty and healthy breakfast oatmeal

    All these crunchy ingredients have a great amount of important Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for fighting an inflammation.

    📖 Variations

    If you want your healthy oatmeal with no milk to be more calorie dense, go ahead and add a tablespoon or two of almond butter in your oats. Ready for even more toppings? Try these:

    • a teaspoon of cacao powder. I recommend choosing exactly cacao powder instead of cocoa powder. The latter is more processed and has less antioxidants than cacao powder.
    • sprinkle of cinnamon
    • shredded coconut
    • sliced banana (which you can caramelise in a bit of Maple syrup)
    • diced apples. Just like bananas, you can caramelise them in a teaspoon of Maple syrup

    If you make this recipe, please leave me a comment below and rate it. I always appreciate the feedback. Also, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest.

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    If you're looking for a quick overview of the recipe, please check out my Healthy 3-minute Oatmeal web-story.

    Recipe

    Basic Oatmeal with nut and blueberries

    Healthy Oatmeal Recipe Without Milk

    This is the basic but seriously the very BEST Healthy Oatmeal Recipe you'll ever need. This simple yet clean and nutritious breakfast idea is dairy-free, low fat and vegan. No cooking required either. Great way to start your day off right.
    5 from 15 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: Ukrainian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 404kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

    • 5 tablespoon rolled oats quick oats will work here as well
    • ⅓-1/2 c hot water
    • 2 tablespoon walnuts or pecans chopped
    • 1 c frozen blueberries
    • 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Put rolled oats into a cereal bowl and pour ⅓-1/2 cup of hot water over them. The water should slightly cover the oats. Cover the bowl with a clean plate.
    • At the same time, add frozen blueberries to another cereal bowl and microwave for 1 minute. (You can skip this step if you want)
    • Remove plate from the bowl with the oats, add wild blueberries, nuts, drizzle with honey and stir.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy slowly!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 74.5g | Protein: 8.3g | Fat: 11.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.8g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 7.2g | Sugar: 49.3g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    Comments

    1. Stacy Baker says

      September 19, 2024 at 10:24 am

      What is the benefit/difference over just boiling the oats in water per the instructions on the oatmeal carton and then adding the rest of the ingredients?

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      • Iryna Bychkiv says

        September 19, 2024 at 6:39 pm

        Not much of a difference, really. It's just a little quicker method, plus there's no need to dirty the pan because the oatmeal is prepared in one bowl.

        Reply
    2. Oatconvert says

      February 06, 2024 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      Love it, have this for breakfast every day now with some fruit (often sliced banana).
      I've been thinking about trying out steel-cut oats, though. Would I have to boil it with water in a pan? Or would, say, pouring boiling water into a bowl of oats and leaving it covered for 20 minutes or so to soak work?

      Reply
      • Iryna Bychkiv says

        February 10, 2024 at 7:29 pm

        Oatconvert, thank you so much for your comment and 5-star rating! I'm happy you enjoyed this 3-minute oatmeal recipe. Regarding steel-cut oats, I would definitely boil them with some water, as they usually require a bit more time than old-fashioned oatmeal.

        Reply
    3. Freya says

      January 09, 2024 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for an oatmeal recipe that didn't involve milk or yogurt and found this. It's so simple and delicious! I don't know why I never thought of it. 🙂 Definitely will continue eating this.

      Reply
      • Iryna Bychkiv says

        January 10, 2024 at 8:57 am

        Freya, thank you so much for your comment and 5-star rating! I'm happy you liked this oatmeal recipe:)

        Reply
    4. Mark Darrell Beck says

      August 12, 2023 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      I tried the oatmeal this way, and like it better. I have also recently tried your vegetarian borscht recipe, and liked it. Thank you. Also, don't feel weird about posting simple recipes, afterall, we're here primarily for new ideas, and they come in all sizes.

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        August 31, 2023 at 8:52 pm

        Mark, thank you for your comment and a 5-star rating! I'm glad you liked my oatmeal and borscht recipes.

        Reply
    5. Carol Benovitch says

      April 21, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      I've just tried the hot oatmeal recipe without milk because for the past week I've had terrible stomach pains from possibly having stomach ulcers. I haven't been tested for this problem as yet. Your recipe was just as delicious without the milk. I have a feeling I might have to become a vegan and will try your other recipes. Thank you very much for sharing these recipes

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 22, 2022 at 12:27 pm

        Carol, thank you so much for your review and a 5-star rating! I'm happy you enjoyed this recipe! And yes, please feel free to browse my website for more delicious and healthy recipes:)

        Reply
    6. Karen says

      April 02, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      Turning over a new leaf and starting to eat healthy. Was looking for healthy breakfast recipes and came across this one. I absolutely loved it! Yummy yummy!!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        April 02, 2022 at 8:03 pm

        Karen, thank you so much for your comment! I'm happy you liked this recipe!

        Reply
    7. Natalia says

      February 01, 2020 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      This is my favorite breakfast.

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        February 04, 2020 at 3:01 pm

        So healthy and delicious:)

        Reply
    8. Easyfoodsmith says

      January 31, 2020 at 11:35 am

      That riot of purple color is so pretty!

      Reply
      • Iryna says

        February 04, 2020 at 9:29 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
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