When you’re running late in the morning, a healthy breakfast might be the last thing on your mind. But less than a few hours into the workday, the hunger pangs set in. The stale granola bar buried deep in your desk drawer is just so unappealing. If only you had had time to eat a nutritious meal before rushing out. With this recipe, you can eat healthy, even when time is limited. There’s no cooking involved at all! Simply soak oat groats overnight and the following morning, quickly blend them with dates and chia seeds, top with your favorite toppings and you’re out the door.
Chia Seed Oatmeal
Serves 2
Macros per serving: 233 calories | 2.8 g total fat | 21 g carbs | 3.9 g fiber | 1.6 g protein
Ingredients
1 cup oat groats, soaked in water or nut milk overnight
¼ cup pitted dates
1 Tbsp. Vitacost Chia Seeds
1 Tbsp. water
Toppings
1 Tbsp. Nutiva Hemp Seeds
1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
1 Tbsp. Organic Gemini TigerNut Raw Snack Sliced
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. sesame seeds
1 tsp. Vitacost Maple Syrup, honey or coconut sugar
Directions
- Drain groats.
- In a blender, blend groats, dates, chia seeds and water.
- Transfer oatmeal to two bowls. Top with desired toppings.