A delightful and creamy oatmeal recipe featuring cherries and almonds, perfect for a comforting breakfast.
Combine the water, oats, salt, and dried cherries in a medium saucepan.
Using a medium saucepan ensures even cooking and prevents sticking.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until the oats are tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Adding the vanilla after cooking preserves its aromatic quality.
Divide the oatmeal into serving bowls and top each with slivered almonds.
For added crunch, toast the almonds lightly before using them as a topping.
Pour almond milk over each serving and enjoy warm.
Adjust the amount of almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.