Work With It Oatmeal

I went to Whole Foods in a rush on Sunday, and when I got home it showed. I meant to grab Chia seeds and Almond milk and instead ended up with Chia Powder and Almond Coconut milk. 

I've never used either of these, but they were close enough so I figured I might as well work with it, and I ended up with a delicious bowl of oats for breakfast this morning!

The chia powder cooked into the oatmeal just as well as the chia seeds. In fact, the health benefits are even better... I found on their website that the powder is actually a "sprouted, finely milled powder" and the "chia seed's nutritional benefits are even more enhanced by the process of sprouting. This germination of the seeds increases the nutritional profile and enzyme content, and allows the food to become more easily digested and assimilated within the body."

I'm all for that! So I added in two big spoonfuls, as well as my favorite ingredient, lots of cinnamon!

I added the water and Almond Coconut milk, and while this cooked down, I cut up some bananas,

strawberries, and blueberries.

After about 10 minutes, the oats had a great thick and creamy texture from the chia powder. I added in the fruit as well as a spoonful of crunchy almond butter.

(Then I mixed it all up into one big delicious mess)

Chia Powder Oatmeal 

Serves 2

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cup of oats 

- 2 tbsp of chia powder (or chia seeds)

- As much cinnamon as your heart desires 

- 2 cups of water

- 1/2 cup of almond or coconut or almond coconut milk 

- Sliced fruit of your choice

- 1 spoonful of nut butter 

Directions

Mix together the oats, chia powder, and cinnamon. Add in the water and milk and let the oats come to a boil. Turn the stove down to low and allow them to cook for 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add in the fruit and nut butter and enjoy!