I am a coffee shop junkie. There is nowhere I like working better than the Starbucks just down the road from my house. The smell of strong coffee in the air, the hum of the milk frother, and people streaming in and out for their daily caffeine fix is the perfect combo of scent, sound, and activity to keep me energized but focused on the task at hand.
No matter what I order to sip on, I almost always snag a cup of Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal to devour, complete with all three topping choices, of course. The oatmeal is aptly named as it truly is…perfect! Perfectly sweet, perfectly creamy, perfectly filling. I just love it. Doesn’t matter if I’m there in the morning or afternoon – it’s perfect brain fuel any time of day.
I don’t get down to the coffee shop to work as much these days, now that I have my sweet snowman at home, so if I want my Starbucks oatmeal fix on the regular I’ve got to make it at home. Good thing Copycat Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal is a CINCH to make!
Copycat Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal is my third and final recipe utilizing Fisher Nuts (see my Crunchy Quinoa Granola and Mini Pumpkin Sticky Buns for more #ThinkFisher recipes!) and comes at a perfect time as February is American Heart Health Month. This recipe is HIGH on heart-healthiness!
Cholesterol-lowering, heart-healthy old fashioned oatmeal is naturally sweetened with fresh banana and brown sugar, then mixed with omega-3 fatty acid-rich flaxseed meal, and topped with a tasty trio of Fisher nuts including chopped walnuts, pecans, and sliced almonds, which are great sources of mono- and poly- unsaturated fats (that’s the good kind of fat for your ticker, y’all.)
Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal wouldn’t be complete without a flourish of dried fruit so I sprinkled on their signature combo of dried cherries, cranberries and blueberries then added a sliced banana for extra heft and health. I usually snag one from the fruit basket at my Starbucks and it felt right to do the same thing at home.
The next time you find yourself Starbucks-less – try this heart-healthy, perfect oatmeal at home for breakfast, or as fuel for an afternoon of work!
Start by adding 1/2 cup each water and milk to a saucepan. You can use whatever milk you’ve got on hand – I used unsweetened vanilla almond breeze. Next add 1/2 sliced banana (we’ll use the other half in a sec.) Not sure why I felt the need to bare hand these!
Finally add 1/2 cup certified gluten-free old fashioned oats – not quick cooking or instant oats, which are just old fashioned oats that have been chopped up to cook faster.
Turn the heat to medium then start stirring when the liquid begins to bubble, mashing the banana as it cooks to help melt it into the oatmeal. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until nearly all the liquid has been absorbed.
FYI:Â the oatmeal will thicken slightly as it cools, so make sure there’s a little bit of liquid left!
Take the pan off the heat then stir in 1 Tablespoon brown sugar (or more or less depending on how sweet you like your oatmeal,) 1 Tablespoon gluten-free ground flaxseed meal and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Topping time! Starbucks’ nut packet (ummm) comes with a combination of chopped walnuts, pecans, and sliced almonds, but you can use whatever you’ve got on hand. You’ll need 3 Tablespoons nuts total.
The content of Starbuck’s dried fruit packet is always changing I feel, so I went for a combo of 2 teaspoons each dried cherries, dried blueberries, and dried cranberries. Again, feel free to use whatever dried fruit you’ve got on hand!
Sprinkle the nuts, dried fruit and remaining banana slices on top of the hot oatmeal, pour yourself a cup of hot coffee, then dive in!
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Copycat Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal
Description
Gluten-free Copycat Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal tastes just like the real thing, yet is easily made at home!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup certified gluten-free old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk (I used almond milk)
- 1 banana, sliced and divided
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar (or more or less)
- 1 Tablespoon gluten-free ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon each pecans, walnuts, sliced almonds (or whatever you have on hand)
- 2 teaspoons each dried cherries, dried blueberries, dried cranberries (or whatever you have on hand)
Directions
- Combine oats, water, milk, and half the banana slices in a saucepan over medium heat. Once bubbling, stir and cook until oats are creamy and have nearly absorbed all the liquid, about 5 minutes, using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to mash banana slices as they cook.
- Remove pan from heat then stir in brown sugar, flaxseed meal, and vanilla. Scrape into a bowl then top with remaining banana slices, nuts, and dried fruit.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
I literally licked this bowl clean – it was so deliciously perfect! At Starbucks you can pick and choose between brown sugar, nuts, and dried fruit toppings to add to your oatmeal, so feel free to do the same here. Don’t like dried fruit? Don’t add it. Want to cut down on sugar? Nix it! Totally your call. Enjoy!
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Carly 04.30.2014
Wow ! I’ve been an avid follower for awhile now & I can’t believe I’ve never seen this recipe ! Two questions though .. Can this be made with steel cut oats ? How would I go about incorporating protein powder for that added boost? Cannot wait to try this . Thanks for sharing sub amazing recipes, cannot wait to see all the tasty gluten free ones.
Thanks ! :)
Kristin 05.06.2014
Hey Carly! You could make this with steel cut oats – I’d just follow package directions for how much more milk/water you’d need to add. I’ve never used protein powder in anything except smoothies so I’m not sure how it would affect the taste/consistency. I think a dollop of peanut or almond butter on top would be a tasty way to get some extra protein in!
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Irene 04.02.2014
This is amazing!! I have always just made plain ole quick oats in the microwave. They were OK – but not nearly as creamy and amazing as this!!!!
One question – I found one teaspoon to be a lot for one single bowl – a bit overwhelming. I am guessing it wasn’t a misprint since no one else commented on that? Anyway, I used about 1/2 a teaspoon and that was so much better.
I also keep slivered almonds in my freezer and just dump them from the freezer into the oatmeal – they are perfect and last forever!!
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Jessica @ Sprinkle Some Sugar 03.10.2014
Mmmm, I love starbucks oatmeal and this looks amazing! The perfect breakfast for these chilly march mornings. :) Pinned
Kate 03.04.2014
Loved this for breakfast this AM! The mashed bananas were genius-so creamy and yummy. I added in a good amount of cinnamon. Delicious!
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Christel Schade 03.03.2014
I have never been a fan of oatmeal (except in cookies) but this was good. I made some for hubby and kids yesterday. They devoured it! Thank you for new ideas!
Janelle Mikulice 03.03.2014
Just wanted to stop by and say that I made this almost exactly how you did, minus the pecans and flaxseed meal. It was SO GOOD. I have finally found the perfect way to cook oatmeal. Thank you!
Emily @ Life on Food 03.02.2014
Starbucks oatmeal is my go to breakfast out.
Ari 03.01.2014
Made this oatmeal this morning. It was super yummy! I didn’t have the ground flaxseed – but will pick some up next time I am in the grocery store. Would this oatmeal be okay to make ahead of time and reheat?
Kristin 03.03.2014
So glad! You could reheat it with a splash of milk!
KJ 03.01.2014
Avid follower. I just found out that some almond milks have an undesirable ingredient. CARREGEENAN, although made from seaweed can cause inflammation. None of us need more inflammation since it is common in most ailments. SILK products don’t contain it. It’s amazing how many products we’ve known and trusted have this ingredient. I know by reading your recipes that you care about good health. Your thoughts on this are welcomed.
Kristin 03.01.2014
I was just thinking about this this week, as I recently found out my favorite coffee creamer has carrageenan in it (SoDelicious Coconut Milk Creamer) as well as the almond milk brand I prefer. For me personally, I’m ok with it in small amounts like in my coffee, oatmeal and cereal. That being said, if there’s an alternative that does not have it in there, I’d definitely give it a try. I’ll look for Silk’s brand of almond milk at the store next time I go!
Joanna 02.28.2014
Definitely going to have to make this!!
cheri 02.28.2014
This oatmeal looks really good, love all the toppings.
Heather @ TheSoulfulSpoon 02.28.2014
Ah!!! In love with this recipe!!:) Thank you for sharing!!! I’m a coffee house junkie too, it’s so amazingly so relaxing and energizing at the same time:)
I love oatmeal and can’t go without morning bowl of vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, fresh ginger and coconut flour to make it extra creamy:) I love the Bobs Red Mill Gluten Free Extra Thick Osts, they are so plump and hearty!! Plus Fisher’s makes my favorite black walnuts and almond slivers as the perfect topping:) Thanks for sharing this!!:)
Lori 02.28.2014
Yum! I love oatmeal – I nuke it with water every morning at work but on the weekends make it stovetop with milk, apples and cinnamon ( I got this idea from one of your older posts!). I LOVE your measuring cups – where are they from?!
Kristin 03.01.2014
I just got them at target – Giada de Laurentiis’ line on clearance!
Avery @ Young Aspirations 02.28.2014
Did you know you can ask them to make the oatmeal with milk? They’ll just steam milk like they would a latte and pour that in instead of water. I always get my oatmeal with milk so it’s creamier :) Love this copycat recipe though! I’ll be trying it out soon for sure!