Everyday Berry & Nut Oatmeal

1. 1
   prep · ~3 min

   Toast the nuts.

   1.Place a dry saucepan over medium heat.

   2.Add 1/4 cup chopped mixed nuts and toast, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden (2-3 min).

   3.Transfer nuts to a small bowl and set aside.

   TIPWatch the nuts closely — they go from toasted to burnt in seconds.
2. 2
   prep · ~1 min

   Rinse the berries.

   If using frozen berries, measure 1.5 cups and let them sit at room temperature while the oatmeal cooks. Fresh berries should be rinsed and any large strawberries halved.

3. 3
   boil · ~8 min

   Cook the oatmeal.

   1.In the same saucepan, combine 3.5 cups water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

   2.Stir in 2 cups rolled oats and a pinch of cinnamon powder.

   3.Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender and mixture is creamy (5-7 min).

   TIPStirring occasionally releases the oat starches and makes the porridge extra creamy.
4. 4
   mix · ~1 min

   Fold in half the berries.

   Remove the saucepan from heat. Gently fold in half of the mixed berries so they warm through and release some juice, creating pretty purple swirls throughout the oatmeal.

   TIPDon't over-stir — you want distinct swirls of berry color, not a uniformly purple porridge.
5. 5
   assemble · ~2 min

   Ladle into bowls and add toppings.

   1.Divide oatmeal among 4 bowls (about 1 cup each).

   2.Drizzle each bowl with maple syrup.

   3.Scatter remaining fresh berries and toasted nuts on top.
6. 6
   serve

   Serve warm.

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