The Best Oatmeal

Who doesn't love a warm bowl of oatmeal in the fall? This can be made with so many different variations according to season and personal taste. Get creative and enjoy! 

Makes 1 Serving

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 the spices and fruit, and healthy fats and protein from the oils and nuts. Flaxseed are considered a superfood, containing high levels of omega-3s and fiber.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup of water, almond milk, or coconut milk (NOT cream of coconut!)

½ cup quick cooking oats (you could also use steel cut oats and cook according to package if desired)

¼ tsp. of cinnamon

¼ tsp. ginger powder

1 pinch of turmeric

1 pinch cardamom powder

1 pinch of black pepper and salt

1-2 chopped dates (use raisins if you don’t like dates)

 Topping Options:

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

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

1 banana

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

A few chopped fresh figs

1 tsp. coconut oil

1 tsp. ghee

Unsweetened coconut flakes (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 and walnuts

1-2 Tbsp. raw sunflower seeds

1-2 tsp. Almond butter (or nut butter of choice)

DIRECTIONS:

Boil water with spices and dates. Add oatmeal and cook according to directions (usually about 3 minutes). If you prefer steel cut oats or whole oats feel free to cook those according to directions for the 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 your coconut oil and ghee. Add fruits of choice and simmer until soft (3-5 min.)

**If using banana, use raw without cooking.

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