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Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal
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Lemon Poppy Seed Oatmeal

This bright and zesty lemon poppy seed oatmeal brings bakery-inspired flavor to your breakfast table in just 15 minutes. Fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds transform ordinary oatmeal into a quick refreshing morning bowl that feels like a treat.

4.5
10 min
🍴2 servings
🔥310 cal
🔖Easy
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Bright and creamy oatmeal with fresh lemon zest and poppy seeds ready in under 15 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

310Calories
10gProtein
54gCarbs
7gFat
6gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

base

flavoring

sweetener

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Instructions

1

Cook the Oats

Combine oats and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes until oats are tender and creamy. Add a pinch of salt if desired.

2

Add Lemon and Flavor

Remove oats from heat. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and honey until well combined. Fold in 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds.

3

Serve

Divide oatmeal between two bowls. Sprinkle remaining poppy seeds over the top and add an extra drizzle of honey and a curl of lemon zest for garnish. Serve immediately.

Substitutions

fresh lemon1 teaspoon lemon extract plus 1 tablespoon bottled lemon juice
honeyagave syrup or pure maple syrup for a vegan option

Common mistakes

Adding lemon juice while the oats are still cooking on heat which can cause the milk to curdle from the acidity
Using too much lemon juice without enough sweetener which results in an unpleasantly sour breakfast
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