Morning Meals :: Creamy Cracked Oats with Blackberry Compote

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond milk
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup cracked oats
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon coconut butter
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine water and almond milk.  Bring liquids to a boil, then quickly stir in cracked oats.  Let mixture return to a boil, then simmer.
2. Let mixture cook over medium-low heat, stirring often.  Once oats begin to thicken, stir in coconut butter, maple syrup, spices and salt.  Let cook until reaches your desired consistency - usually about 20-25 minutes total.

for blackberry compote:

• 1 pint blackberries
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lemon, juice and zest
• 6-8 lemon verbena leaves
• 2 tablespoons sugar

1. While oats are cooking, add all compote ingredients to a small saucepan.  Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer and let berries reduce.
2. Once berries have broken down and compote has thickened, set aside to cool.
3. When oats are finished cooking, top with a healthy dollop or blackberry lemon verbena compote.  Serve immediately!