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    Home » Breakfast

    London Fog Latte Oatmeal

    March 2, 2020 by Emily Cooper 13 Comments

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    London Fog Latte Oatmeal -- A sweet and creamy breakfast recipe made with Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla. The perfect start, especially on those cold and gloomy mornings!

    If you're a fan of rainy day mugs of tea, and hot bowls of oatmeal, you've arrived. This breakfast blends the best of both into one. I can already hear my awful English accent coming on...

    London Fog Latte Oatmeal in white bowl with spoon

    This recipe was originally published in 2018, but has since been updated.

    No, not the coat brand. Or the everyday weather of England. We're talking about the London Fog Latte. A.K.A an Earl Gray Latte. If you've never had Earl Grey tea, it taste like 2 PM at your great aunt's house.

    Bergamot oil is what gives Earl Grey tea it's distinctive floral-y taste, and has it's way of making my inner spice girl come out whenever I pour myself a spot of it.

    But seriously though, if it is a cold, rainy, and foggy day, name me a breakfast more afghan comforting than a cup of tea in hot oat form.

    No, no. I'll wait.....

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    • London Fog Oatmeal

    Ingredients you'll need to make this

    • Earl Grey tea
    • water
    • low-fat milk (or milk of choice)
    • rolled oats
    • vanilla extract
    • sugar (or sweetener of choice)
    • cinnamon

    Instructions

    Start by adding ½ cup of water to a microwave-safe bowl, or heat in a small saucepan over high heat on the stovetop until boiling. Remove from heat, and add 1 bag of Earl Gray Tea. Let the tea steep for 3-5 minutes before discarding tea bag.
    Add tea to small saucepan (if using microwave method), as well as 1 cup of low-fat milk (or milk alternative), and ½ cup of rolled oats. Heat over medium-high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until oats are cooked and thickened, or about 5 minutes.
    Remove oats from heat, and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 ½ teaspoons of sugar, or sweetener of choice, and stir to combine. Transfer to a bowl, sprinkle with cinnamon, and enjoy.

    Pro Tips

    • Don't have time for the stovetop? Make the tea ahead of time with 1 tea bag, and ½ cup water, then add to a large bowl with the oats and milk, and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes.
    • Adjust the sweetness to your liking, or add a little extra protein and healthy fats with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans, or dollop of Greek yogurt.
    • Not a fan of Earl Grey? Swap out for any of your favorite teas instead.

    FAQs

    Is this oatmeal gluten-free?

    These oats can certainly be made gluten-free by using certified gluten-free oats ( I like Bob's Red Mill). They can also be made vegan by using a non-dairy milk alternative.

    Can you make this in the microwave?

    Yes! Start by making the tea by heating ½ cup of water in microwave-safe bowl or mug until boiling. Remove and steep tea bag. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine oats, milk, and tea, and cook for 2 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and oats are cooked. Stir in vanilla and sweetener before serving, and top with cinnamon.

    How long does this oatmeal last?

    You can make ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. You may need to add more milk to thin out.

    Money Saving Tips for this London Fog Latte Oatmeal

    Buy in bulk. Purchase items you use often in larger containers like oats, cinnamon, and vanilla. Larger sizes tend to be more cost effective.

    more oatmeal recipes:

    Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
    Key Lime Pie Overnight Oats

    Greek Yogurt Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment and rating to let me know how it came out!

    London Fog Latte Oatmeal in bowl next to mug of tea

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    London Fog Oatmeal


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    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 12 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    A sweet and creamy breakfast recipe made with Earl Grey tea, milk, and vanilla. The perfect start, especially on those cold and gloomy mornings!


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup water
    • 1 Earl Grey tea bag
    • ½ cup low-fat milk
    • ½ cup rolled oats*
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1-2 teaspoons sugar, or preferred sweetener
    • cinnamon

    Instructions

    1. In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat.
    2. Remove from heat, and steep tea bag in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
    3. Discard tea bag, and add milk and oats to saucepan.
    4. Heat over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes, or until oats are thickened.
    5. Remove from heat, and add vanilla and sweetener.
    6. Transfer to bowl, and top with cinnamon and additional milk if desired.

    Notes

    *use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

    nutrition information estimated

    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 10 mins
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: stovetop
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bowl
    • Calories: 233
    • Sugar: 11
    • Sodium: 57
    • Fat: 4
    • Saturated Fat: 1
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 42
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 10
    • Cholesterol: 6

    Keywords: breakfast, oatmeal, earl grey, london fog latte

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    Comments

    1. Christina Bauer

      March 06, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      I've made oats with fruit tea before, and I've made cookies with Earl Grey tea, but I've never made Earl Grey oatmeal! This is brilliant and I'm sure delicious 🙂

      Reply
    2. Shannon

      March 06, 2018 at 11:29 pm

      I love a London Fog- what a neat inspiration for oats!

      Reply
    3. Carrie A Groff

      March 09, 2018 at 9:28 am

      This is so creative!! I love it. I shared it to my facebook page!! I used to love drinking Earl Grey tea with a splash of milk and honey when I was younger. Now with oatmeal is even yummier!

      Reply
    4. Kelly

      March 09, 2018 at 10:09 am

      What a unique and fun idea. Love the mix of tea and oatmeal. Yum!

      Reply
    5. Abbey Sharp

      March 09, 2018 at 12:08 pm

      Love everything about this oatmeal! Super unique!

      Reply
    6. Katie Uhran

      March 09, 2018 at 12:20 pm

      YUMMY! This looks delicious, comforting, and creamy...#getinmybelly! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Summer Price

      March 09, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Oatmeal is one of my absolute most favorite breakfasts and this looks so yummy and LOVE the name, very creative.

      Reply
    8. Rachel

      March 09, 2018 at 2:26 pm

      Mixing oatmeal and tea is a brilliant combination. Great thinking!

      Reply
    9. Deborah Brooks

      March 09, 2018 at 6:51 pm

      Never would have thought of adding tea to oatmeal! Very creative

      Reply
    10. Mikki

      March 09, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Oh my! This sounds delicious! What a great way to infuse tea into a breakfast meal!
      Hope you fare through the storm OK.

      Reply
    11. Farrah

      March 10, 2018 at 12:46 pm

      Yeahhhh I'm definitely not a fan of this weather either--my parents are visiting me next week and it's supposed to snow the day before they come! :[ Not cool. I love this idea though--I have a tonnnn of different teas and I've been meaning to come up with oatmeal recipes with em'! <3

      Reply
    12. Natalie

      March 11, 2018 at 5:48 am

      I absolutely LOVE Earl Gray tea so this oatmeal sounds fantastic to me. I can't wait to try this next week. I already know I'm gonna like it.

      ★★★★★

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    13. Chelsea A

      March 11, 2018 at 8:48 am

      I am so over winter too. I keep watching the 14 day weather forecast hoping for an upswing in temperatures, but nothing yet. 🙁

      Love the idea for this oatmeal though! London Fogs are one of my favourite coffee shop orders.

      Reply

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