ALMOND CROISSANT OATMEAL

Almond Croissant Oatmeal image

Provided by Alejandra Ramos

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup sliced, skin-on natural almonds
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk or water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or "quick cooking")

Steps:

Toasted sliced almonds and berries, for garnish (optional)
For the almond cream: Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Combine the melted butter, almonds, cream, sugar, honey, almond extract and salt in a food processor. Process into a smooth, creamy paste.
For the oatmeal: Combine the almond milk or water and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the oats, reduce to low heat and let simmer gently until the oats start to thicken, about 5 minutes, or until oats reach your preferred level of thickness
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the almond cream. Divide the oatmeal between two bowls, drizzle with additional almond cream, as desired, and garnish with a sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds and berries, if desired.