Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Pudding
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1cup water
- ¼teaspoon salt
- 114-ounce can unsweetened low-fat coconut milk
- 2 to 4tablespoons mild honey or agave nectar (to taste)
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1cup quick-cooking steel-cut oats
- ½teaspoon rose water (available at Middle Eastern markets)
- 1cup blueberries (6 ounces)
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
150 calories; 6 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 22 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 12 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 113 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Combine the water, salt, coconut milk, honey or agave nectar and vanilla in a large (3-quart) saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the oatmeal and bring back to a boil, stirring. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in half the blueberries, cover, and cook another 5 minutes, until the oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy.
- Step 2
Stir in the rose water and the remaining blueberries. Turn off the heat, return the lid and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve right away, or spoon into serving dishes and allow to cool in the refrigerator.
- If you want a looser, creamier pudding, increase the water by to 1 cup.
- Advance preparation: You can make this several hours ahead through Step 1. Add more water or coconut milk if the mixture is stiff, then reheat and proceed with Step 2.
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On the other hand, I like to take this more firmly toward breakfast by nixing the sweetener and adding a little minced fresh ginger and tumeric, both of which are astonishingly good with oatmeal, coconut, and rose.
To make this more dessert-like I added brown sugar, chopped walnuts and sweetened coconut flakes during the cooling off period. It's still healthier than most desserts with these additions. The blueberries I used were organic but they were not very sweet, so that could be why I needed to add brown sugar. It's really a matter of personal taste and whether you want to use this as a breakfast or dessert item.
I have made this recipe as-is for what must be a million times now. I adore it. And with a few variations (try peach slices), also amazing. But this morning, genius struck (oh so humble am I). Swap the liquid proportions as such: the amount it says for coconut milk, brew strong chai tea. The amount it says for water, hot whole milk. Use honey. In place of blueberries, banana slices. I skipped the rose water and salt on this one. When done, just a dusting of cinnamon then chopped almonds on top.
Question! What changes would I make to liquid, etc if I used oats that weren’t quick cooking? If I use oat groats should I just soak first and proceed w directions as written?
I haven’t had this before but I think it’s yummy!
1/4 tsp of cardamom is a nice addition. I see this more as a breakfast than a dessert.