Custard Oats with Mixed Berry Compote

Custard Oats with Mixed Berry Compote

from lifearoundthetable.ca
Breakfast
496 kcal / serving

Start your day with a comforting bowl of nutritious Custard Oatmeal. This recipe has two parts: creamy custard oats and a sweet, tangy mixed berry compote. The oats are cooked until smooth, then mixed with eggs to give them a custard-like texture. Adding eggs boosts the protein content and provides nutrients from the egg yolks. The mixed berry compote adds a burst of fruity flavor and natural sweetness. Enjoy this wholesome and delicious breakfast any day of the week!

Ingredients

  • ½ cupold fashioned oats (large flake
  • 1 cupwater
  • ¼ tspsalt
  • 2 tbspcold milk
  • 1 largeeggs (whisked
  • 1 cupfrozen mixed berries
  • ¼ tspvanilla
  • 1 tbsphoney or maple syrup

Directions

Mixed berry compote

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan over medium low heat, cook the frozen berries with maple syrup and a splash of vanilla until they’re cooked down and jammy. It may be helpful to mash the berries up with a potato masher or with the back of a fork to help them cook down more quickly.

Custard oats

  1. 1

    Note: The first time you make this recipe, I recommend starting with one egg. Once you’ve mastered the technique, try adding a second egg for an extra protein boost!

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, in a separate medium saucepan combine the large flake oats, water, and salt.

  3. 3

    Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally with a whisk to help break down the oats. Once the water has been absorbed and the oats are tender and thickened, remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Whisk the egg(s) in a separate bowl.

  5. 5

    Pour cold milk into the oats and stir for 60 seconds until it's been absorbed by the oats and cools down the oatmeal slightly.

  6. 6

    Slowly stream the egg(s) into the oats while whisking continuously. Turn the heat back on medium/low and cook for 60–90 seconds. The oats will thicken slightly as the eggs warm up—the trick is to find the balance between a creamy, thick oatmeal and not letting the eggs cook too much.

  7. 7

    Serve the oatmeal and top with the mixed berry compote and any other toppings you love!