Creamy Oatmeal Recipe Middle Eastern Style
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Creamy Oatmeal Recipe Middle Eastern Style
Description
The Creamy Oatmeal Recipe Middle Eastern Style uses old fashioned oats simmered in almond beverage infused with cardamom and cinnamon, creating a spiced, aromatic base. After cooking for about 20 minutes until creamy, cashew butter is stirred in to add richness and smoothness.
Served warm in bowls, the oatmeal is drizzled with honey then topped with a mixture of pistachios, walnuts, almonds, shredded coconut, and fresh mango and banana slices, adding varied textures and natural sweetness. This balance of warm spiced oats and fresh fruit creates a layered flavor profile characteristic of Middle Eastern cuisine.
This oatmeal can be made ahead and reheated with extra almond beverage to maintain creaminess. Quick oats or steel cut oats may be used with adjustments to liquid and cooking time. Add additional almond beverage while cooking to achieve desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 3 cups almond beverage O Organics brand
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp cashew butter Open Nature brand
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/3 cup mixed nuts pistachios, walnuts and almonds
- 2 tbsp coconut unsweetened, shredded
- 1/2 Mango sliced
- 1 banana sliced
Instructions
- Place the oatmeal with cardamom, cinnamon and almond beverage in a saucepan. Bring to a low simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until the oatmeal is creamy and cooked.
- Stir in the cashew butter.
- Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and drizzle with honey.
- Top with pistachios, walnuts and almonds. Add raisins and shredded coconut.
- Add mango and banana slices to the oatmeal and serve warm.
Notes
- Add more almond beverage when reheating to maintain creamy consistency.
- Make ahead and reheat in the morning for convenience.
- You can substitute quick or steel cut oats but adjust liquid and cooking times accordingly.
- Top oatmeal with nuts and fresh fruit just before serving to preserve texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 597mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 598IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 499mg | 50% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.