Earl Grey Infused Oatmeal

Tired of the same boring bowl of oatmeal every morning? It is time to elevate your breakfast routine with this earl grey infused oatmeal. It is creamy, fragrant, and surprisingly sophisticated for something that takes less than 20 minutes to make. That delicate floral, citrusy bergamot fragrance infuses every single spoonful. It is also completely meal prep friendly. Make a big batch of earl grey infused oatmeal at the start of the week and wake up to a healthy, heart-warming breakfast that is ready in minutes.

Why You’ll Love This Earl Grey Infused Oatmeal

• Fragrant: The moment the tea hits the oats, your kitchen fills with the most beautiful floral, citrusy aroma. It is the coziest way to start the morning.
• Quick and easy: It is ready in under 20 minutes.
• Naturally sweetened: A simple drizzle of honey is all you need.
• Completely meal prep friendly: Make a big batch on Sunday and wake up to a ready-to-go breakfast all week long. It reheats well with a splash of milk.
• Customizable: Top it with fresh berries, sliced banana, toasted nuts, or a dusting of cinnamon. The floral earl grey base pairs beautifully with almost anything.
• Healthy breakfast. Oats are packed with fiber, the tea is rich in antioxidants, and honey adds natural sweetness.

Ingredients

• 2 Earl Grey tea bags
  • Infuse the oats with a floral depth
• 2 cups water
  • The base to steep the tea bags and to cook the oats
• 1 cup rolled oats
  • Soaks up all the flavor
• Splash of milk
  • Adds creaminess
• Honey, to taste
  • Adds naturall sweetness
• Cinnamon
  • Gives warmth
• Vanilla extract
  • Adds depth

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Instructions

To a pot, add water and Earl Grey tea bags. Bring to a gentle simmer and steep for 5 minutes.

Remove the tea bags, then stir in the rolled oats. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and creamy.

Lower the heat and add a splash of milk, honey, cinnamon, and a little vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.

Pour into a bowl and top with fruit or your favorite garnishes.

Enjoy!

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Earl Grey Infused Oatmeal Cooking Tips

• Do not oversteep the tea. Oversteeping can give it a bitter flavor.
  Use good quality earl grey tea. A good quality tea will give it a more pronounced and aromatic flavor.
• Let it sit for a minute before serving. Let it rest will help thicken it up.

Ingredient Substitutions

Rolled Oats –> Steel Cut Oats

Milk –> Plant-based milk

Honey –> Maple Syrup

Storage Tips

Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat in the microwave for 1 minute and add a splash of milk to loosen it back up.

If you enjoyed this earl grey-infused oatmeal, you might also like my mango sticky oats recipe.

Mango Sticky Oats

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