I think I’m pretty strange guys. I started getting excited for Summer way back in January and February. It was freezing, there was tons of snow, and I was just dreaming of sunshine and watermelons. I kept wishing it would arrive sooner than the months it would take to get there. Then it finally arrives and the first week was great but then immediately I’m dreaming of colored leaves, apple cider, and pumpkin everything. Wow, clearly I need to work on living in the moment a little more.
Don’t get me wrong though, I’m not saying I’m completely over Summer already. I’m totally enjoying all things Summer. What I’m saying is that I sometimes get ahead of myself. I also blame my seasonal disconnect with my time living in the Southern Hemisphere. Having opposite seasons for 4 years made everything feel a little bit jumbled.
Anyway, a few days ago I had a particularly strong wave of, what I like to call, “The Fall Feels”. This was probably because we had a really chilly morning a few days ago and all I could think about was a sweater and some oatmeal.
Now if you didn’t know this about figs, their season runs from early June to October. Another great tip about figs is that they do not ripen off of the vine so be sure to buy them ripe. This tip brings me to why I wanted to make this recipe in the first place. So I got this whole box of figs and they were okay, but just not that sweet. I knew if they were cooked they would be so much sweeter. I combined my craving for something cozy with the need to use these figs and voila!
Oh, and I know I said “warm” but I’ve also been enjoying this recipe cold when the days have been hot. Of course, I couldn’t resist adding some berries to the top to finish this off. You can top it with whatever you’d like and if you don’t have figs on hand this recipe also works with fruits like bananas or even apples.
Warm Fig & Cardamom Oatmeal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
A cozy bowl of creamy oatmeal goodness to brighten up any morning. This is the perfect way to use up this season's fresh figs!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
4-5 figs, stemmed and cut into small pieces
80g (1 cup) old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup milk (I use almond milk)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1 -2 tablespoons sweetener of choice, or to taste (such as maple syrup)
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the water over low heat until simmering and add the figs. Cover and allow it to cook for about 5 minutes until the figs have begun to soften.
Add the oats, milk, salt, cardamom and cinnamon and cook, stirring gently, for about 5-10 minutes until the liquid is absorbed it oats are as thick as you like. Remove from heat and stir in additional sweetener if desired.
Pour into a bowl and top with any desired toppings such as fruit or nuts and enjoy!
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This dish contain many flavors in just one dish. Lovely presentation.
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Looks colourful and tempting. :)
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Still look delicious even though my stomach is really full from eating a big brunch.
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Absolutely delicious i always loved oatmeal abd bananas
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Oatmeal topped with fresh seasonal fruits is always a great combination. Your photo shoot is stunning. I also do food photography but unable to take shots like you. Thanks.
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Hmm this is a nice food photo shoot @gringalicious. In fact one of the best so far from you. This innovative dessert you made is brilliant. The composition and presentation too are fabulous. Keep up the good work on this recipe.
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you have agreat recipe, i love these fruits
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howdy today @gringalicious! now THIS is a hearty breakfast and fantastic tasting as well, and with coffee, man! great job!
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So colorful
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Thanks for the detailed recipe
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Luking delicious...feeling hungry...
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Now this is a tasty recipe for breakfast!
i made it the same way but without cardamom and i bet that your recipe more delicious than mine and i'll try it soon, thanks for your great wonderful recipes keep steeming and have a nice day👍🏻🌹
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I don't think you are strange at all! Just looking forward to the good things of future months:)
My favorite fig thing of all time was some fig and blue cheese ice cream at Panhandle Cone and Coffee. I remember requesting to try a sample because the combination just sounded so odd, but oh did it ever work!
And I love your addition of cardamom into that beautiful bowl of oat-y goodness, makes me want to go grab some berries, almond milk, and some figs, lol lol! Beautiful work as always G:)
@generikat that ice cream sounds awesome. You are always so sweet and supportive, thanks so much
Oh, I can think of no one who deserves support more!:) You always do such a fantastic job! Hope you are having a lovely summer so far.
@generikat I hope you are too!
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Aww, those figs make me so hungry! I love the combo of sour blackberries and the sweet bananas and figs as topping, well done 😉
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The figs look so amazing!
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This recipe sounds very interesting !
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Hi dear gringa!i like this oatmeal bowl with these fruits! I like the berries and figs too, in Mauritius 🇲🇺 the climate so cold , we are in winter season, we need just something like soups or hot bouillon.
Have a nice day!
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Wow, this looks delicious.
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This definitely looks like a recipe that I'll give a try to! I love just about every part of it! Thank you for sharing :)
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Wow looks delicious! I like the berries... Yum. One day I will make that meal. Mmmm.
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me encanta el contenido real de este articulo, me entusiasma que nos compartas del summer