Sugar-Free Oatmeal with Fruits
Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats (or quick oats)
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2 cups water or milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
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1 ripe banana, mashed (natural sweetener)
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½ cup berries (fresh or frozen)
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½ apple or pear, diced (optional)
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
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A pinch of salt
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Optional toppings: chia seeds, flaxseed, nuts
Instructions
1. Cook the Oats
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Add oats, water (or milk), and the pinch of salt to a pot.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
2. Add Natural Sweetness
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Stir in the mashed banana while the oatmeal cooks.
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Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
3. Add Fruit
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Add berries and apple/pear pieces during the last minute of cooking.
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Stir in cinnamon and vanilla (if using).
4. Serve
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Transfer to a bowl.
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Add toppings such as chia seeds, flaxseed, walnuts, or almonds for extra nutrition.
Variations
High-Protein Version
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Add ½ cup Greek yogurt after cooking
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Or stir in 1 tablespoon nut butter
Diabetic-Friendly Version
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Use only berries (lower glycemic impact)
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Add 1 tablespoon chia or flax for more fiber
Overnight Oats (No Cooking)
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Mix oats, milk, mashed banana, cinnamon, and berries
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Refrigerate 6–8 hours and serve cold or warm
If you want, I can also give you:
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A sugar-free baked oatmeal
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Sugar-free oatmeal smoothie
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A sugar-free instant oatmeal jar recipe for meal prep