5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl
Vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free
My
favourite bowl of hot oatmeal, ready in less than 5 minutes! Soaking
the oatmeal mixture overnight cuts down the cook time the morning of—all
you have to do is heat it on the stove for a minute or two. Don't
forget to mix the ingredients the night before. For a fall twist, add a
pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, and allspice on top of each bowl.
Total fall comfort food!
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana, mashed (the riper/spottier the better)
2 heaping tablespoons chia seeds
1/3 cup rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup almond milk
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon ground flax (optional, see note)
For garnish: soaked almonds, pepita seeds, hemp hearts, cinnamon, toasted coconut, nut butter, spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice)
Directions:
- The night before: Grab a medium bowl and mash the banana until smooth. Now stir in the chia, oats, cinnamon, milk, and water until combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning: Scoop the oat mixture into a medium pot. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat immediately to medium-low, and stir frequently until heated throughout and thickened. At the end of cooking, stir in flax, if using.
- Pour oats into bowl. Garnish with your desired toppings. Get cozy!
Tips:
- The ground flax is optional because it creates a bit of a strange texture (almost like a flax egg) in this oatmeal. I don't mind it, but some people might. If you think you will, just leave it out or sprinkle some ground flax on top instead.
- I love topping my oats with spices—a pinch of cinnamon, ground ginger, and allspice create my perfectly spiced bowl.