Vanilla Cherry Oats

With the colder weather approaching, the mornings call for something warm and comforting for breakfast. These vanilla cherry oats are a delicious way to bring some of Summer's frozen berries into the Fall days.

Ingredients:

For the stewed cherries:

• ½ lb fresh or frozen cherries

• 1 tsp vanilla bean paste

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

For the oats:

• 1 cup Old-Fashioned oats

• 1 cup whole milk

• ½ cup water

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• pinch of salt

For serving (all optional):

• 2 tbsp plain yogurt

• drizzle of maple syrup

• crushed pistachios

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Method:

1. In a small pot, add the cherries, vanilla bean paste, and maple syrup, and set it to low heat with the lid on. Allow to stew for about 15 minutes.

2. In a separate pot, add all of the ingredients for the oats and simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes with the lid on. I like my oats a little runny, so add a splash more milk at the end.

3. Scoop the oats into a bowl, then spoon the stewed cherries on top along with the yogurt, maple syrup, and pistachios. Enjoy!