Comforting oatmeal
Servings: 1 portion
Ingredients
- ½ cup (125 ml) rolled oats (not instantaneous)
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk (lactose-free or unsweetened vegetable drink of your choice)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chia seeds (or 1/4 teaspoon psyllium)
- ¼ apple, peeled and diced
- Add a small handful of blueberries
- 1 tsp. honey or maple syrup, a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water and chia seeds.
- Bring to the boil, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, until oatmeal thickens and becomes creamy.
- Add the apple and cinnamon during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Pour into a bowl. Add additional toppings. Lightly sweeten if desired (honey or maple syrup).
- Serve warm or hot.
Notes
Other garnish ideas: a few slivered almonds, a small handful of whole raspberries, plain Greek yogurt.