Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish

This Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish is so easy! Just cook the oats and chop up cantaloupe, mint, and blackberries to put on top!

Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal with Mint-Melon Relish [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

For the Cantaloupe Date Oatmeal:

• 1 cup cubed cantaloupe
• 2 chopped and pitted dates
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, but adds great flavor)
• 1/4 cup milk of choice (coconut recommended)*
• 1/4 cup quick cook steel-cut oats*
• pinch of salt

For the Mint-Melon Relish:

• 1/2 cup cubed cantaloupe
• 2 fresh blackberries
• 1 teaspoon minced mint leaves

Preparation

1. In a small food processor, puree cantaloupe and dates (and coconut oil, if desired). The dates may not puree completely, depending on your equipment, but it doesn't need to.
2. In a small saucepan, bring cantaloupe puree and milk of choice to a simmer. Add oats and salt and reduce to a low simmer.
3. While the oats are simmering, prepare the Mint-Melon Relish. Dice the cantaloupe and the blackberries into 1/4-inch pieces. (For me, I cut each blackberry into about 6 pieces.)
4. Toss cantaloupe and blackberries with the fresh mint.
5. When you’re pleased with the consistency of the oatmeal, transfer to a bowl.
6. Top with Mint-Melon Relish and another splash of milk.

Notes

*You can make this with rolled or quick oats by increasing the liquid to 1/2 cup and the oats to 1/2 cup.

https://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/cantaloupe-date-oatmeal-with-mint-melon-relish-vegan-gluten-free/