I almost drove straight out of town, just to go-on and get-gone. Unfortunately, it’s hard to go-on and get-gone without looking dramatic and explaining at least a portion of your crazy brain. Sometimes the long-shower-learn-to-deal is easier to explain than the go-on and get-gone.
I almost drove straight out of town, but instead I took a shower.
I almost drove straight out of town. Just to go-on and get-gone. Instead I drove to Clemence’s house for chocolate croissants, doughnuts, and fig picking with Malcolm, Olivia, baby Xavy in his rocking chair… and a chicken.
Sometimes the get-gone is closer to home than you think. Sometimes you just need a wooden ladder, a fruiting tree, a lovely family, and a chicken in the street.
And oatmeal.
Let’s talk about oatmeal. Things are most lovely without the fuss.
Ripe figs are my dream.
Topping them with a drizzle of olive oil and brown sugar is just beyond.
They’re roasted in a hot oven while oatmeal is simmered on the stovetop.
Warm oatmeal. Extra almond milk. Extra extra brown sugar. Soft roasted figs. Mix and swoon.
We’re really just talking about the simplest of indulgences. Sweet, warm fruit over hearty , creamy granola. Use this as inspiration. You can really use any in season fruit that suits your fancy. Not long ago I made Roasted Strawberry Rice Pudding that nearly sent me over the edge.
Sometimes it’s just a humble dish that provides just the comfort and momentary escape you need. By ‘you’, I really mean ‘me’… I’m just talking about myself. You’re probably fine and just need oatmeal for oatmeal’s sake.
Brown Sugar Roasted Fig Oatmeal
serves 2
8 ripe figs, sliced in half
drizzle olive oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/3 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
1 1/2 cup water
pinch of salt
pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
1/2 cup almond milk (or cow’s milk or soy milk), plus more for topping
3 tablespoons brown sugar (for topping the granola)
Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place halved figs on baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Place in the oven and allow to roast until soft and bubbling, about 8 to 10 minutes. While the figs roast, make the oatmeal.
In medium saucepan, bring water to a simmer. Add oats and salt and stir. As oats begin to absorb water, add the almond milk. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until oats are cooked thought. Remove from heat. Remove figs from the oven.
To serve, place oatmeal in two bowls. Top with more milk, roasted figs, and brown sugar. Serve immediately.
Marie
You cheer me up! That’s what I come here for. That and the awesome recipes. I’ve never eaten a fig before but have always wanted to give them a try. No time like the present. Off to make museli with almond milk, my morning comfort, sans the fig until I can find some. Thanks Joy!
Diana
The humblest dishes are the most comforting, especially when you put your heart into picking the perfect fig which I’ll be doing tomorrow morning to make me some of this warm and delicious oatmeal. Just perfect for these brisk European mornings.
Kirstin
Confession? I’ve never eaten a fresh fig before. I should probably fix that.
Aline
I love this post and often get that feeling… the only thing that keeps me sane in my crazy life is my morning oatmeal and caramelized apples
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com
Oatmeal with figs looks delicious on your photos! Nothing can beat simplicity sometimes.
Margherita
Where did you find those amazing figues??? They’re huge and sooo good looking…
Caz
I had figs in my porridge too this weekend! Clearly I need to try roasting them as this looks incredible.
Averie @ Averie Cooks
Figs are so delicious. Figs and dates are two of my favorite wrinkly fruits :) Love that you put them in oatmeal and with plenty of brown sugar!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
those roasted figs look to die for! a perfect oatmeal topper!
Mel@TheDizzyMom
Figs scare me. Like teeth chattering scared. Not the taste, but the preparation. I’m going to hold my breath and give this a shot. I wonder….can you roast a banana? I’ll have to try that, too. Zippidy doo dah!
emmycooks
Swoon is right! I eat oatmeal half the year but suddenly it seems like I’ve been missing out: how could I have eaten a thousand bowls of oatmeal in my lifetime without brown sugar roasted figs? What an improvement. And I’m glad you found a chicken to cheer you up–mine always entertain me well when I need it.
Archer
Do you try to cut back on cow milk or do you just like the taste of almond milk in your oatmeal? Just curious.
Collette
this post just made me look forward to waking up tomorrow morning. that’s major Joy.
elana
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Jamie @ green beans & grapefruit
I totally understand the feeling…although you’re lucky to have a chicken to turn to. I usually end up marathon watching dateline and snapped…(uh, I sound disturbing). Anywho, I’m a total fig-head and dig this dish :)