SUPER BOWL: Simple Superfood Chia & Gogi Berry Oatmeal

Chia & Gogi Berry Oatmeal


WHAT YOU NEED

1. CHOOSE YOUR OATS:
1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1 cup of almond milk
or
1/4 cup steel-cut oats + 1-1/2 cup almond milk

* What type of oats are you cooking?
The recipe will vary depending on the type of oats you have.

2. CHOOSE YOUR TOPPINGS:
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
goji berries
chia seeds
flax seeds
almond dust
coconut flakes
coconut nectar to taste

*Makes a Single Serving

BENEFITS

  • lowers bad cholesterol
  • helps stabilize glucose levels
  • high in fiber and nutrients
  • dense and grounding
  • warming 

HOW TO MAKE this SUPERFOOD OATMEAL

  • Pour almond milk and water into medium sized saucepan and set on medium heat. Slowly bring to a simmer. Stir in oats and add in a pinch of salt and cinnamon. Cook for 5-7 minutes for old-fashioned oats.
  • For steel-cut oats, reduce heat and stir occasionally as oats thicken for ~20 minutes. Continue to cook to a creamy consistency, ~10 minutes on low heat.
  • Remove from heat. Portion into servings and let sit for ~3-5 minutes. The longer it sits, the thicker the oatmeal will become. (Right before it gets thick, I add the chia seeds and goji berries so they will become softer and be easy to digest.)
  • Top with a tablespoon each of coconut flakes, flax seeds, chia seeds, and goji berries. Drizzle with coconut nectar to sweeten to taste. Serve and enjoy immediately :)

* If you have allergies or dietary needs, any of the ingredients can be substituted. Experiment and have fun.