RECIPES: Cooking with oatmeal

HOUSTON – Whether cooked on the stove, or soaked overnight in the fridge, oatmeal is a breakfast staple.  If you want to add some flavor to the first meal of the day, Leigh Ann Chatagnier shares 3 easy recipes.  

Golden Milk Overnight Steel Cut Oats

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Steel Cut Oats
• 1 1/2 Cup Coconut Milk
• 1 Tsp. Coconut Oil
• 1/2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp. Turmeric (fresh or ground)
• 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cardamon
• 1/4 Tsp. Ground Ginger (can use fresh here as well)
• 1/4 Tsp. Salt
• Crack of Black Pepper (helps with turmeric absorption in your body)
• 1 Tsp. Flax Seeds
• 1 Tsp. Chia Seeds
• 1 Tbsp. Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
• Fruit and/or nuts for topping

Directions:

• In a mason jar or air tight container combine all ingredients except the toppings and stir until combined.
• Layer toppings on top and then seal the container and place into the fridge for overnight.
• The oats will be ready to eat the next morning or can be heated before serving.

Note: If using old fashioned oats, texture will be different and you may have to adjust liquid to oat ratio.

Savory Oats with Parmesan and Olive Oil

Ingredients:

Directions:

Blueberry Vanilla Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• 1 Cup Whole Milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
• 1/4 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp. Chia Seeds
• 1 Tbsp. Hemp Seeds
• 1 Tbsp. Coconut Butter 
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 Cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup or Honey

Optional Add Ins:  Grated Zucchini, Collagen Peptides, Nuts

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients except for maple syrup or honey into a saucepan and gently bring to a simmer.  
• Continue to stir every so often until oats thicken and are soft.  Add a little water or more milk if needed for consistency.
• Take off heat, add in sweetener of choice and top with more berries, chia, and any other toppings you like.
• Serve immediately.

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