Description
Power-Up Oatmeal is your go-to breakfast for a nutritious start to the day. This creamy, hearty dish combines rolled oats with chia seeds, fresh fruit, and your choice of milk for a delightful morning boost. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this oatmeal is not just a meal; it’s an experience that energizes and warms your spirit. Customize it with toppings like nuts or sweeteners to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or plant-based milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup fresh fruit (berries or bananas)
- 2 tbsp nuts or nut butter
- 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats and milk over medium heat. Stir occasionally until bubbling and creamy (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chia seeds and simmer for another 2 minutes to thicken.
- Remove from heat and mix in maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Serve in bowls and allow everyone to customize with fresh fruit, nuts, or nut butter.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving to elevate flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg