Scottish-Style Oatmeal with Dates and Honey
Creamy, hearty, and perfectly comforting, this smooth-as-silk Scottish-Style Oatmeal with Dates and Honey is the perfect way to start your day. It's the kind of breakfast that feels fancy, but it's basically just a warm hug in a bowl!
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 2½ cups water
- ½ cup milk
- pinch Kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 cup Scottish Oats I use Bob's Red Mill
- ¾ cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped
- 2-4 tablespoon honey for serving
- heavy whipping cream or half & half for serving, slightly warmed, optional
- flaky sea salt, for serving, optional
Instructions
- Optional: If your dates are firm, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes to soften while you prepare the oats.
- In a large pot, bring the water, milk, and salt to a boil (watch the pot closely: the milk can bubble over if left unattended).2½ cups water, ½ cup milk , pinch Kosher or fine sea salt
- Once it reaches a boil, remove the lid and reduce the heat to low. In a steady stream, whisk in the oats, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.1 cup Scottish Oats
- Switch to a wooden spoon or spatula and continue to cook, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and creamy. Keep in mind that it will thicken slightly as it cools.
- Divide the oatmeal among four bowls and top with the softened dates and honey to taste. If desired, drizzle with cream and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.¾ cup Medjool dates, pitted and chopped, 2-4 tablespoon honey for serving, heavy whipping cream or half & half for serving, slightly warmed, optional, flaky sea salt, for serving, optional
Notes
- Store leftover Scottish oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of milk or water, stirring until smooth and warmed through.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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