THE BEST OATMEAL

VEGAN / GLUTEN-FREE / SATTVIC

This oatmeal is not only delicious and filling, but it meets a ton of your daily healthy food intake needs. You are getting soluble fiber from the oats, insoluble fiber from the fruits and dates, antioxidants from spices and fruits, and healthy fats and protein from the oils and nuts. Flaxseeds are considered a superfood, containing high levels of omega 3 fatty acids and fiber. This can be made with so many different variations according to season and personal taste. Get creative and enjoy! 

Makes 1 Serving.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup of water (you can use nut milk, but I prefer the texture of oats cooked with water)

  • ½ cup 5-10 minute oats or steel-cut oats (just adjust cooking time accordingly - my fav are Trader Joes quick-cooking steel-cut oats)

  • ¼ tsp. of cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp. ginger powder OR nutmeg

  • 1 pinch of turmeric

  • 1 pinch cardamom powder

  • 1 pinch of salt

  • 1-2 chopped dates OR 1 Tbsp. raisins OR dried cranberries

  • 1-2 tsp. ghee or coconut oil

 Topping Options:

  • 1 diced nectarine or peach (cooked in ghee or coconut oil)

  • ¼ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (heated with some water)

  • 1-diced apple (cooked in ghee or coconut oil)

  • A few chopped fresh figs

  • Unsweetened coconut flakes or shredded (toasted or non-toasted)

  • 1 tsp. ground flaxseed (whole flaxseeds have the tendency to pass straight through the human digestive system).

  • 3 Tbsp. chopped raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts

  • 1-2 Tbsp. raw sunflower seeds or pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

  • 1 Tbsp. Almond butter (or nut butter of choice)

DIRECTIONS:

Boil water with spices and dried fruit. Add oatmeal and ghee/coconut oil and cook according to directions. If you prefer steel-cut oats or whole oats feel free to cook those according to directions for a longer period of time with the addition of the spices and dates.

In a separate small pan (I prefer cast iron so you get the addition of iron), heat coconut oil and ghee. Add fruits of choice and simmer until soft (3-5 min.)

Put oatmeal in a serving bowl and top with fruit. Add additional toppings. You can also top with a splash of nut milk and maple syrup. Enjoy!

Hilary Bent-Mullings