How to make Tropical Oatmeal
Most mornings I like to have some version of oats with fruit. If I’m not having my granola or oat bake than it’s usually oatmeal on the menu. Oats are the perfect vessel for other flavours so when I started playing around with different variations I had a craving for something tropical - so I wondered how to make Tropical Oatmeal. Below is the delicious result!
For the amount of food this is, it’s pretty low in calories. That said, if it’s too much feel free to cut out one of the fruits, or reduce them each by half - but not the kiwi! I usually have something like this following a big workout and it fills me up and keeps me going well into the lunch hour without needing to reach for a snack - which is what I look for in a breakfast. You can also reduce the amount of pecans and hemp seeds too if needed.
Here I’ve used dried goji berries and pecans, but you can mix and match any dried fruits and nuts you desire - or leave them out completely. I also love to top with some unsweetened coconut and hemp seeds.
Below I’ve given you both instant pot and stove-top instructions for how to make Tropical Oats. However you want to make it just SMASH IT INTO YOUR FACE!
Looking to brighten up your morning breakfast? I’ll show you how to make Tropical Oatmeal - a delightful way to start your day!
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Non-Dairy Milk
- 1 tbsp Ground Flax
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 Kiwis (peeled and sliced)
- 1 Banana (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp Dried Goji Berries
- 2 tbsp Pecans
- 1/2 tbsp Hemp Seeds
- 1/2 tbsp Unsweetened Coconut
I like to make my oatmeal in an instant pot. If you’ve got one mix together the first five ingredients - from oats to flax. Give it a stir and cook on the porridge setting (manual is fine too) for 3 minutes. Allow it to naturally release if you’ve got time. It’ll help thicken it a bit more. It’s still super quick. Otherwise add the same ingredients to a small pot and cook on the stove. Bring to a boil and then simmer till it reaches your desired thickness.
While your oats are cooking prepare the rest of your ingredients, if you haven’t already.
When your oats are ready, drizzle in the vanilla and stir it around. Next add your kiwi, the residual heat from the oatmeal will help to soften them a little. Next add in your banana and cherries and stir until it’s all coated.
Either mix in your goji berries and pecans. You’ll want to give them a little bit so the goji berries can soften up a little. I like to top mine with some hemp seeds for the health of it. Smash it into your face!
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 733kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 29.1g45%
- Saturated Fat 3.4g17%
- Sodium 102mg5%
- Potassium 1599mg46%
- Total Carbohydrate 113g38%
- Dietary Fiber 22.2g89%
- Sugars 53.4g
- Protein 18.5g37%
- Calcium 23 mg
- Iron 48 mg
- Vitamin D 3 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
