Custardy Oatmeal with Blueberries

Did you know that oatmeal with an egg is even better than the original?? This creamy custardy oatmeal is a comfort food breakfast that packs a pretty decent nutritional punch, and takes less than 5 minutes to whip up—making it a winner for me most mornings!

This has become a go-to healthy breakfast on busy mornings, or when I don’t want something super heavy. I love that it’s ready in just a few minutes, and even though I’m getting a nice balance of fiber, carbs, and protein, I still feel like I’m getting a treat.

The trick to getting the custard oatmeal texture right is cooking it at the right heat (around a medium, erring on the low end) and stirring gently but constantly so that the egg turns into a silky custard texture rather than solidifying (a.k.a. scrambling).

I tend to keep mine pretty simple, but you can soup it up as much as you’d like. I often will add a scoop of collagen for added protein, and will sometimes throw in basil seeds (for fiber and nutrients) or walnuts (for healthy fats).

How to make custardy “oatmeal with egg”

In a small saucepan on medium heat, add all the ingredients except the beaten egg. Stir together—I recommend a rubber spatula.

Once the mixture is starting to heat up, add the beaten egg and stir to combine. Keep stirring as it cooks, making sure to scrape down the sides and ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom. We’re looking to gently cook the egg, like you would in a custard (not scramble it).

It will take 3 to 5 minutes to cook, and will still be a little liquid (it will continue setting up as it cools). Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

This is a great easy, healthy, and FAST breakfast that gives you a good serving of whole grains and fiber with a little added protein (especially if you add collagen).

Other fast and easy breakfasts you’ll love:

• Insanely Easy Cottage Cheese Protein Pancakes (with GF Option)
• Healthy Blueberry Breakfast Crumble
• Basted Eggs with Caramelized Shredded Brussels Sprouts
• Healthy, Cozy Carrot Cake Oatmeal
• 5-Minute Healthy Breakfast Tacos
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Baked Oatmeal (GF, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

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Creamy Custardy Oatmeal with Blueberries

This custardy vanilla blueberry oatmeal has a secret ingredient–an egg added for texture and a bit of protein. It's a creamy comfort food breakfast that packs a pretty decent nutritional punch. It also takes less than 5 minutes to whip up, which makes it a winner for me most mornings!

Course: Breakfast Goodies

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
• Scant 1 cup of milk
• Pinch salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3/4 cup blueberries
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• Optional: walnuts, scoop of collagen, basil seeds, or other add-ins

Instructions

• In a small saucepan on medium heat, add all the ingredients except the beaten egg. Stir together—I recommend a rubber spatula.
• Once the mixture is starting to heat up, add the beaten egg and stir to combine. Keep stirring as it cooks–gently but consistently–making sure to scrape down the sides and ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom. We're looking to gently cook the egg, like you would in a custard (not scramble it).
• It will take 3 to 5 minutes to cook, and will still be a little liquid (it will continue setting up as it cools). Remove from the heat and serve immediately.

Notes

I tend to keep mine pretty simple, but you can soup it up as much as you’d like. I often will add a scoop of collagen for added protein, and will sometimes throw in basil seeds (for fiber and nutrients) or walnuts (for healthy fats).