Description
This Greek Yogurt Oatmeal recipe combines creamy rolled oats cooked in milk with tangy full-fat Greek yogurt, cinnamon, vanilla, and a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Topped with fresh berries and hemp seeds, it makes a wholesome, nourishing breakfast that is creamy, flavorful, and packed with protein and fiber. The oatmeal is easy to prepare on the stovetop in about 10 minutes, perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day.
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup milk (cashew or almond milk recommended, plus more as needed)
- ½ cup rolled oats
Flavorings & Toppings
- ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- Berries (for serving)
- Hemp seeds (for serving)
- Additional honey (for drizzling on top)
Instructions
- Boil Milk and Oats: Add the milk and rolled oats to a small saucepan and bring them to a boil over medium heat to start cooking the oats.
- Simmer Until Creamy: Lower the heat and let the oats simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add extra milk or water if the mixture becomes too thick during cooking.
- Mix in Yogurt and Flavorings: Turn off the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup. If the oatmeal has cooled too much, briefly return it to low heat for about a minute to warm through.
- Serve with Toppings: Spoon the creamy oatmeal into a bowl, then top with fresh berries, a sprinkle of hemp seeds, and an extra drizzle of honey for added sweetness and texture.
Notes
- You can adjust the milk quantity to achieve your preferred oatmeal consistency.
- Use any type of milk you like, such as dairy or plant-based alternatives like almond or cashew milk.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein; do not substitute with flavored yogurt to avoid added sugars.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds as extra toppings for crunch and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
