Can we talk about how excited I am to eat cookie dough after the little gentleman arrives?!
That and see my feet, independently tie my shoes, wear normal jeans, feel the fingertips on my right hand, walk more than a mile, and be able to simply stroll instead of roll out of a horizontal position?
SO EXCITED!!!
Ahem. That is to say, our little boy is welcome to arrive any day now. Aaany day! Until that day arrives, I’m keeping a lid on my raw cookie dough cravings with Cherry-Almond Cookie Dough Oatmeal.
S’mores blizzards with cookie dough, which I ordered on Sunday night while doing my part to celebrate National Ice Cream Day, is helping too. Ummm, S’mores Blizzards are my new jam. Have you tried? Ben ordered plain cookie dough and was so depressed after tasting mine. The graham cracker crunch in there really seals the deal.
Anyway, obviously I’m a cookie dough fiend and, coupled with my summer cherry obsession, this Cherry-Almond Cookie Dough Oatmeal totally and completely hits the spot. The base is my standard 3-minute stove top oatmeal combined with not only vanilla but almond extract, which I always add to my sugar cookie dough to give it a little extra oomph. Topped with fresh cherries and crunchy almonds, I literally felt like I was eating a decadent bowl of cherry-topped sugar cookie dough for breakfast!
In a non-gaggy actually eating a bowl of sugar cookie dough for breakfast sort of way. You understand.Â
The star of the bowl are fresh, summer cherries, which are ev-er-y-where right now. Right? Bing cherries are my fave.
Wash 1/2 cup fresh cherries then use a cherry pitter to pit ’em (here’s the one I have >)Â If you don’t have a cherry pitter you can just cut the cherries like a mini piece of stone fruit then pop the pit out with your fingers.
Once they’re pitted, slice ’em in half and set aside. Out of sight, preferably, or there won’t be much left for topping your oatmeal! Trust me on this one.
Next get the oatmeal cookin’. Start with 1/2 cup old fashioned oats – certified gluten-free if you need it.
Add the oats to a small saucepan then add 1/2 cup each water and milk (I used almond milk) as well as 1 small banana sliced thin. Turn the heat to medium then when the mixture starts to bubble, cook for about 3 minutes or until the oats are thick and creamy, using a spatula to help mash the bananas.
Remove the pot from the heat then stir in 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Almond extract is very potent so a little goes a long way. Almond is such a deliciously classic pairing with cherries though – so good!
Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl then top with the pitted, halved cherries, and a sprinkling of crunchy sliced almonds.
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Cherry-Almond Cookie Dough Oatmeal
Description
Cherry-Almond Cookie Dough Oatmeal is decadent yet healthy and tastes just like cookie dough!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup certified gluten free old fashioned oats (not steel cut nor instant)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk, any kind (I used unsweetened vanilla almond breeze)
- 1 small ripe banana, sliced thin
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup cherries, pitted then sliced in half
- 1 Tablespoon sliced almonds
Directions
- Combine oats, water, milk, and banana slices in a saucepan over medium heat. Once bubbling, stir and cook until oats are creamy, about 3 minutes, using a spatula to mash banana slices. Remove pan from heat then stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour into a bowl then top with cherries and almonds.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I am telling you – so ridiculously delicious! You will love the combo of almond and fresh cherry with a cookie dough flavor, and the contrast of creamy oatmeal with crunchy almonds is just fabulous. Cherry-Almond Cookie Dough Oatmeal – how bad could that be? :)
Marion 08.02.2013
I made this recipe…delish.
I was enjoying some dried apricots the other night and a lightbulb went off…I got creative with your recipe.
Cut up and put some dried apricots into the oatmeal while cooking (to plump them up)…only a few since they are very sweet…
leave out the brown sugar (SWEET apricots)
omit the almond extract
a dash or 2 of ground cinnamon
handful of chopped pecans…
YUM!
Kimberly 07.30.2013
I tried this today and yum!! I think I could have cut back on the brown sugar as the banana was really sweet to me but I have been looking for an oatmeal recipe and happened to have some cherries too. Perfect. This oatmeal recipe is great for a base I definitely will be using it again with other fruit. My oatmeal took about 10 minutes to cook instead of 3?? I wonder why?
Anyhoo thanks for a great blog and Congratulations in advance on your bundle of joy!
Zoren 07.29.2013
it’s look so yummylicious, i will going to make this, thank you for sharing this recipes..
more power and god bless you
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Miss Polkadot 07.28.2013
It makes me laugh to think I’d never seen a cherry pitter like that until now. Just this past week my mum pitted the rather huge harvest from the tree in my parents’ garden using her old cherry pitter from back in the day. One of those large ones with a container attached that make a huge mess hence why she’s only using it out on the patio.
That being said your oatmeal sounds totally delicious.
Jennifer D. 07.28.2013
ARGH!! I almost bought cherries at the store but I didn’t get any! This looks fantastic!
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Nic 07.26.2013
Just make this for brekkie – YUM! Thanks :)
Julie Pewe 07.25.2013
I was looking in my pantry last night and wondering how to use up a big box of oatmeal. Voila! This will be perfect. I can’t wait to try the recipe this weekend!
Susan 07.25.2013
Made this for this morning! So Good! Thanks Kristin!
Lauren Williams 07.25.2013
This is such a cool recipe! I’m not one for cherries so I would probably put strawberries on it instead. I can’t wait to try this! Oh and the s’mores blizzards from DQ are great! I get mine with chocolate soft serve instead of vanilla :)
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking 07.24.2013
I am so bored with my breakfast right now, and I think this oatmeal is just the ticket! I’ve gotten into the greek yogurt with fruit and flaxseed rut, but nothing has actually motivated me to branch out. I must say, cherries, almonds and cookie dough are very compelling.
ps- I hope your beautiful baby arrives soon!
Julia 07.24.2013
I missed cookie dough the most when I was pregnant! This looks awesome!
Erin | The Emerging Foodie 07.24.2013
Oh my yum! I am an oatmeal lover and this looks incredible. I am definitely enjoying cherry season! Congrats on the soon-to-be bundle of joy! I hope all goes smoothly with the delivery!
Dave - Eat Stop Eat Secrets 07.24.2013
Awesome Recipe, mouthwatering just looking at the pictures. Will definatly try this out. Thanks for the Inspiration :)
Jess 07.24.2013
S’mores blizzards!? How have I been missing out on those!? This oatmeal looks fantastic – I have oatmeal most every morning, but I always need ways to make it a bit more interesting. Hooray for your little guy coming so soon, Kristin!
Drebtgirl 07.24.2013
Baby today?????????
Courtney 07.24.2013
I rarely ever comment on blogs, but had to let you know that I made your BBQ Chicken Salad the other night, and now this oatmeal this morning. Both were fabulous!
My husband was very skeptical of the salad, but has already asked me to include it on our menu for next week. I made the oatmeal this morning, and shared it with my 2 year old. We were both stuffed, but it was so good. I love the addition of the almond extract.
Thanks for the great recipes!!!!
Claire @ Health Nut Claire 07.24.2013
As soon as I read “s’mores blizzard with cookie dough” I HAD to have one. Holy deliciousness. It was life changing.
Amanda 07.24.2013
Just finished eating a bowl of this. Made my morning! Soooo goooood! Thanks for the recipe :)