Earl grey oatmeal with honey broiled grapefruit is a delicious, healthy breakfast to start your day! (gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free option)
The flavors of earl grey tea and citrusy, sweet grapefruit combine into one delicious breakfast that's a big step up from your typical bowl of oatmeal!
Why You'll Love This Oatmeal
First of all, earl grey oatmeal. If you've never infused your breakfast with tea, it's really stinkin' good. You should absolutely try it. Especially with a little drizzle of good quality honey. BUT THEN you top it with some luxurious honey broiled grapefruit and some toasted almonds for a little crunch, and you've got a combination of flavors and textures that is absolutely divine. It's a healthy, delicious breakfast that might actually make you crave oatmeal on a weekend.
How To Make Earl Grey Oatmeal
- Add the milk and water to a saucepan. Place the tea in the liquid and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes while the tea infuses.
- Remove the tea and stir in the oats. Cook, stirring, until oats have absorbed all of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spoon into bowls.
How To Make The Broiled Grapefruit Topping
- Spread the almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes at 400°F.
- Segment the grapefruit. Place in a baking dish and broil 5-10 minutes.
- Enjoy on top of the oatmeal.
Tips For Making Delicious Oatmeal
- Grapefruit tastes best when it is segmented correctly. Use this tutorial to learn how.
- When heating the milk, heat it gently without bringing to a rolling boil to avoid scalding the milk.
- For a dairy-free version, use your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Store leftover oatmeal in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days.
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PrintEarl Grey Oatmeal with Honey Broiled Grapefruit
Earl grey oatmeal with honey broiled grapefruit is a delicious, healthy breakfast to start your day! (gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free option)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 earl grey tea bags, or equivalent in loose earl grey tea
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 large pink grapefruit
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- Extra honey, for topping
Instructions
- Spread almonds on a baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes at 400°F. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Move oven rack to 3-4 inches under the broiler.
- Using a paring knife, remove peel from outside of grapefruit and remove segments from the inner membranes. Place in a glass baking dish and drizzle grapefruit with honey. Broil on high for 5-10 minutes, watching closely.
- In a small saucepan, bring water and milk to a gentle boil over low heat with tea submerged in the liquid. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes before removing the tea.
- Add the oats and cook, stirring, over low heat until oats have absorbed all of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
- Spoon oatmeal into two bowls. Top each with grapefruit and almonds. Drizzle with extra honey.
Notes
- Grapefruit tastes best when it is segmented correctly. Use this tutorial to learn how.
- When heating the milk, heat it gently without bringing to a rolling boil to avoid scalding the milk.
- Store leftover oatmeal in the refrigerator in an airtight container up to 3 days.
Keywords: earl grey oatmeal, early grey oatmeal with broiled grapefruit
peter kan says
This looks so creamy and dreamy.