SERVES 4
Heart-healthy oatmeal has been around for centuries, and for good reason! Yet there’s always room for a new spin on a beloved classic. We handpicked a select group of ingredients to give this oatmeal an extra punch of flavor and a hit of superfood quality. Our family eats this oatmeal a few times a week. It’s quick, easy, and filling — the perfect meal to start a day.
2 cups rolled oats
1 tsp. cinnamon
⅛ tsp. Himalayan pink salt
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
3 cups water
1 cup unsweetened nondairy milk
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
4 Tbsp. maple syrup
Toppings of choice (optional)
1 Mix the oats, cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds together in a small- to medium-size pot. It is important to combine these ingredients first so that no lumps of cinnamon remain in the oatmeal. Everything should be smoothly and evenly distributed.
2 Add the water and milk to the pot. Cook on medium heat for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the oatmeal doesn’t stick. Most recipes instruct you to boil water first and then add the oats, but this turns the oats very dry and mushy. The trick to making smooth and creamy oatmeal is to have the oats in the water before you even turn the heat on.
3 Once the oats are done, add the coconut oil and maple syrup and mix well. Pour the oatmeal into bowls and top with blueberries, bananas, coconut flakes, nuts, raisins, or whatever else you like.
