Pistachio Coconut Oatmeal
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Pistachio Coconut Oatmeal
Description
In this recipe, pistachios are processed until crumbly but not buttery, then cooked with rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt in boiling water reduced to a simmer. This infuses the oatmeal with nutty flavor and a gentle spice from cinnamon. After cooking until thick and creamy, coconut milk, vanilla extract, and maple syrup are stirred in to add creaminess and sweetness without overpowering the pistachio notes. The final oatmeal is served topped with crunchy roasted pistachios, unsweetened flaked coconut for texture, dark chocolate chips for richness, and hemp hearts for added nutrition and slight nuttiness. The combination offers a balance of creamy, chewy, sweet, and crunchy elements, making the oatmeal an indulgent and textured start to the day.
This oatmeal is suitable for those who enjoy nut-forward breakfasts with a coconut twist and can be adjusted with extra maple syrup or coconut milk for sweetness and creaminess to taste.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pistachios roasted
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coconut milk plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons pistachio for topping, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks
- 2 tablespoons flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts for topping
Instructions
- Place the pistachios in a food processor or pulse until small crumbs remain - almost like pistachio powder. You don't want it to turn to butter! Set the pistachio crumbs aside.
- Bring the water to boil. Add the oats and the salt and cinnamon and reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir in the ground pistachios. Cook, stirring often, until the oats are thick and creamy, about 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and coconut milk. Stir in the maple syrup.
- Serve the oatmeal and top with extra pistachios, flaked coconut, dark chocolate and hemp hearts.