Oatmeal is hands down one of my favorite breakfasts. It is so versatile, easy to make, filling, and healthy. Everything a breakfast should be.

I discovered my new favorite way to make oatmeal and wanted to share it with you in hopes that you’ll try it out and love it as much as I do.

A few Saturdays ago I was trying to figure out what I wanted to make for breakfast. I was in the mood to make something, but didn’t want to, like, make something, you know? I love cooking up a big brunch and trying out new recipes on the weekends (like these mashed potato waffles, drool), but I just got done with a big workout and was starting to get a leeettle bit hangry. Getting food into my stomach was becoming an urgent matter.

I spotted some cashews in my cupboard and decided it was finally time to make some of that cashew cream I’ve been seeing in recipes like this soup and this pie. I decided to put it in oatmeal. It was the best decision I have made in quite some time.

This oatmeal is so simple to put together, making it perfect for weekday mornings when you want a fast, warm breakfast before work. However, the cashew cream gives it a bit of decadence that also makes it appealing on the weekends. It’s like a splurge, but it’s not, because it’s healthy.

To make the cashew cream all you gotta do is blend up some cashews with water, maple syrup, and chopped ginger. The end result is like cream, except it’s healthy for you. Whoa.

I would recommend letting cashews soak for a while (1 hour – overnight) before blending. The first time I made it I did not want to wait – like I said, I was starting to get hangry – and it tasted amazing. Then I made it with the pre-soak it was just as delicious, but was a little creamier.

To make the oatmeal you just need to add oats, cashew cream, water, and cranberries (cranberries are so hot right now) to a pot and cook it for a few minutes. Once it cooks up to your desired consistency stir in some cha-cha-cha-chia seeds for an additional health kick and transfer it to a bowl.

Top your oatmeal with a swirl of cashew cream and maple syrup and you are set with an oh so very delicious warm, hearty, healthy breakfast. The combination of the creamy oats, tart cranberries, and hint of ginger is just magical. Pour yourself a big cup of coffee, grab a seat on the couch, and find a cheesy Christmas movie to watch. Happiness guaranteed.