This is what I eat for breakfast probably 5-6 days per week (always Monday through Friday). I call it “breakfast”, sorry no fancy names yet for this one. It’s basic. It has a nice color, texture, some sweet, some hot, some cold, some crunch, some soft. It’s just a party for your mouth.
The way I make it, you’re staring down the spoon at around 350 calories or so, but those calories are packed with fiber, essential proteins & fats, and a good dose of antioxidants. This is a great way to start your day and it just takes a few minutes to make!
stuff you’ll need:
- ¼ cup steel cut oats
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries (or 1 tbsp goji berries)
- 6 raw almonds
- 6 raw walnut halves
- 1 tbsp shelled hemp seed (yes, it’s legal)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flax seed
- a few dashes of cinnamon
what to do with the stuff
stove top method (this is how I do it):
- boil some water
- put oats in bowl
- pour hot water over oats
- put the rest on top, stir and eat
microwave method:
- put oats in bowl (large is best so it does not bubble over)
- add water (not much) just so that it is equal to the level of the oats
- microwave on high for 2 min
- put the rest on top, stir and eat
variations:
- If you aren’t a fan of oatmeal, it’s only because you haven’t figured out how you like it. There are so many things you can do with steel cuts. Stir in a milk alternative to make it creamier. Change up what you mix in for a little variety. People who aren’t fans of breakfast prefer mixing in veggies instead of fruit. It’s a simple grain, so you can have fun with it until you find what you love. Pretty soon you’ll find yourself looking forward to your breakfast oatmeal.