Cinnamon Vanilla Oatmeal with Fresh Berries

There is something so comforting about a big bowl of oatmeal in the cool, brisk morning. After a big thunderstorm rolled in last night, the air was fresh, crisp and cool. A smoothie was out of the question, oatmeal was the answer. I usually make the same batch of Oatmeal Raisin, it is our favorite, but thought I'd try something new so I could share with you all. Few ingredients create a sweet and filling base. Oats, dairy free milk, cinnamon, vanilla and a pinch of salt, sweetened with cranberries, though maple syrup or agave could be used. I like to keep it simple, so tossed it all in my rice cooker, pressed cook, read a book and just as I was getting into the book, breakfast is ready! Easy! I stirred in 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries to create that "pie" experience of warm berries bursting in your mouth. Plus, my dad would notoriously do this, so it reminded me of him. Then, as if that were not enough, top it with more dairy free milk, a drizzle of agave or maple syrup and lots of fresh berries. Breakfast is served! Beautiful, nutritious, quick, easy and so healthy! 

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 Ingredients:
​2/3 Cups Oats 
1 1/2 Cups Dairy Free Milk
1 tsp Cinnamon
Pinch Sea Salt
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
2/3 Cups Cranberries or other dried fruit

Once cooked stir in:
1/2 Cup Blueberries

Top with:
1/4 cup Dairy Free Milk
Opt: Drizzle of Agave
Additional Raspberries, Blueberries and Blackberries. 

Peaceful Preparation:

1. Add 2/3 Cup of Oats to a Rice Cooker or Small Pot.  Add 1 1/2 Cups Dairy Free Milk, 1 tsp Cinnamon, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract and 2/3 Cup Dried Cranberries, mix well. Press cook if using a rice cooker or proceed to make on the stove-top. 
2. Once cooked, stir in 1/2 Cup Blueberries. This will make them hot and taste like pie! Divide into two bowls. 
3. Top with 1/4 cup of Dairy Free Milk split between two bowls, opt to add a drizzle of agave syrup. Top with additional berries and serve!