Creamy Hazelnut and Nutella Oatmeal Bowl
Warm, whole-grain rolled oats cooked in silky almond milk, topped with crunchy toasted hazelnuts and a rich swirl of hazelnut cocoa spread. A cozy, satisfying breakfast packed with healthy fats and fiber.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: You can make this bowl ahead of time as overnight oats by combining cold ingredients in a jar and chilling in the fridge overnight.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the rolled oats
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Combine the rolled oats
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rolled oats, chia seed, and almond milk.
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Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are thick and creamy.
Look for: the oats are thick and creamy
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Roughly chop the whole hazelnut pieces
While the oats are simmering, roughly chop the whole hazelnut pieces.
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Heat a small dry skillet over medium…
Heat a small dry skillet over medium heat and toast the chopped hazelnut pieces for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
Look for: fragrant and lightly golden
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Pour the cooked oatmeal into a serving…
Pour the cooked oatmeal into a serving bowl.
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Dollop the hazelnut spread over the warm…
Dollop the hazelnut spread over the warm oats and swirl it through with a spoon.
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Top with the warm toasted hazelnut pieces…
Top with the warm toasted hazelnut pieces and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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