Fortified oatmeal with berries

Name: Fortified oatmeal with berries
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 portions

Warming oatmeal made with fortified breakfast cereal flakes and milk, topped with washed berries for extra fiber.

Prep: 2 min
Cook: 6 min
Total: 8 min
Portions: 1

Easy
Pregnancy
Vegetarian
Iron-containing
Fibre-rich
Budget-friendly

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Dairy-free alternative: use fortified soya milk instead of 2% milk
Gluten-free alternative: use gluten-free oats instead of fortified rolled oats

Ingredients

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Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.

50 g fortified rolled oats, check label for added iron
200 ml 2% milk
50 g blueberries, washed thoroughly
1 tsp ground cinnamon

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

Step 1. Put the oats and milk into a saucepan and heat gently, stirring frequently.
Step 2. Simmer for 4–5 minutes until thick and creamy, stirring to prevent sticking.
Step 3. Wash the blueberries thoroughly.
Step 4. Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top with the blueberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Step 5. Serve while steaming hot.

Allergens for your selection

Contains: Milk
Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Food safety

Wash blueberries thoroughly before use.
Use pasteurized milk.
Reheat any leftovers until steaming hot throughout and only once.

Allergens

Contains: Milk
Contains: Cereals containing gluten

Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.

Sources

MyPlate — pregnancy and breastfeeding — US Department of Agriculture, reviewed 31 August 2026
Food safety for pregnant people — US Food and Drug Administration, reviewed 31 August 2026
Iron — health professional fact sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, reviewed 31 August 2026
Calcium — health professional fact sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, reviewed 31 August 2026