Oatmeal
Steel cut oatmeal is delicious and nutritious! Plus, it keeps you full all morning long. Served with lots of fresh, frozen or even canned fruit (no sugar or sweeteners added), you will find it's the perfect breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup oatmeal Steel Cut Oats or Coaches Oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp cinnamon and/or vanilla
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds or flax meal optional
- fresh spinach (or other greens) chopped into small pieces
- toppings see list below
Instructions
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Combine oatmeal and water. Add cinnamon or vanilla depending on your mood. Bring to a boil, stirring. Lower temperature and cook for 10-20 minutes depending on the type of oatmeal you are using. Steel cut oats take longer to cook than Coaches Oats.
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While oatmeal is simmering, prepare your spinach and toppings.
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Chop fresh spinach into small pieces and place in the bottom of your bowl.
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Gather and prepare your toppings. Suggested toppings: blueberries, peaches, apples, raisins, bananas, oranges, strawberries, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, pecans, etc..... Let your imagination run wild! 🙂
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Spoon hot oatmeal on top of chopped spinach. Sprinkle with one or two or several toppings. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
SPINACH IN OATMEAL???
I know, I know.....that sounds really strange! But, if you chop it up well, you will barely even notice it's in there and you're adding greens to your breakfast, which is so healthy! 🙂
