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OATMEAL WITH BERRIES

Hearty extra-thick rolled oats topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, diced kiwi, chia and flax seeds, a touch of honey, and optional walnuts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cupextra thick rolled oats
  • 1/2 cupfresh blueberries
  • 4 fresh strawberries
  • 1 kiwi fruit
  • 1 1/2 tbspshoney
  • 2 tspschia seeds
  • 2 tspsflax seeds
  • some walnuts optional

Instructions

Instructions

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add 1 cup extra thick rolled oats, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until thickened.
  • While the oats cook, rinse ½ cup fresh blueberries and pat dry. Hull and quarter or chop 4 fresh strawberries into small pieces. Peel and dice 1 kiwi fruit.
  • Measure 2 teaspoons chia seeds and 2 teaspoons flax seeds and set them aside.
  • When the oats are cooked, remove the pan from the heat and stir in 1 ½ tablespoons honey until evenly mixed.
  • Divide the oatmeal evenly among serving bowls.
  • Top each bowl with the blueberries, chopped strawberries, diced kiwi, and sprinkle the chia and flax seeds over the bowls. Stir gently to combine, if desired.
  • If using, top each bowl with some walnuts (optional).

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • Serving bowls
  • Spoon

Notes

Notes