Custard Oats with Mixed Berry Compote
Custard Oats with Mixed Berry Compote is a cozy breakfast that combines creamy, custard-like oats with a vibrant, sweet-tart berry topping. This dish not only warms your mornings but also delivers a delightful burst of flavor and essential nutrients, making it an ideal start to any day. Perfectly easy to prepare and wonderfully customizable, this recipe will quickly become a favorite for brunch or a quick weekday meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rolled oats and milk. Stir until simmering and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Gradually mix this into the oatmeal while stirring vigorously to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Cook on low for another 2–3 minutes until creamy. Remove from heat.
- In another saucepan over medium heat, combine mixed berries and lemon juice. Simmer for about 4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the compote.
- Spoon the berry compote over the custard oats and serve warm or chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg