Breakfast has been something I have struggled with, whether that was skipping breakfast or eating too big of a meal and not wanting to eat anything else the rest of the day. Once I started eating oats for breakfast I knew it would become one of my favorite meals because it is filling and gives me the energy I need to have a great morning. I never had much interest in oatmeal because it sounded boring and bland but there are so many different ways to make it. This recipe is my favorite because of all the great health benefits and it is so quick and easy.
I like to use Bob’s redmill quick cooking oats because they are gluten free and only take about a minute to cook. Typically I cook my oats in water but I do occasionally use almond milk. It’s all up to your preference. Adding a pinch of salt and a splash of vanilla makes all the difference. I find it really helps the oats from tasting bland. I like to add chia, flax and hemp seeds for fiber and some omega 3 fatty acids. None of these have a strong flavor but they have great health benefits. Personally I really enjoy the taste and texture of hemp seeds. I then mix in maple syrup and cinnamon and top it all off with blueberries and walnuts.
The frozen wild blueberries from Trader Joes are my favorite. I buy multiple packs and keep them in the freezer. I also like that they are frozen because they cool down the oatmeal which helps them soften. Wild blueberries contain more antioxidants and I prefer the taste better than regular blueberries as they’re a bit sweeter and tangy. Walnuts are also great antioxidants with omega 3s.
Recipe: Vegan Gluten Free Morning Oats
Time: 5 minutes
Gluten free/vegan
Ingredients:
1 cup water or plant milk i like to use almond milk
½ cup bob’s redmill quick cooking oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Flax seeds
2 tablespoon maple syrup
Cinnamon
Salt
vanilla extract
¼ cup Frozen Organic wild blueberries
Walnuts
Instructions:
- Start by bringing 1 cup of water or plant milk to a boil and add a pinch of salt
- Add 1/2 cup of oats and splash of vanilla and stir for about 2 minutes until cooked
- Add in maple syrup, cinnamon, chia seeds and hemp seeds
- Top with blueberries and walnuts
- Enjoy!!