Healthy, Colorful Berry Oatmeal Goodness, what chilly mornings we made of! This oatmeal is perfect for both kiddos and grown-ups any morning of the week. It’s quick cooking whole oats ready in less than 5 minutes, topped with all the healthy goodness you can get away with sprinkling in. I love to top ours with things I know the girls love and things I know are really good for them. Thankfully, they love berries – and the hemp hearts and chia seeds I add don’t change the flavor much, but add a huge protein and antioxidant punch. The goji berries are a work in progress. Some days they like them, some days they don’t. But I love those little superfoods so they always make their way in even if they’re not always eaten. It’s all about the process and oatmeal is a great canvas to experiment with. Enjoy!
This Oatmeal is:
- Filling
- Nourishing
- Protein-Packed
- Fiber-Filled
- Quick cooking
- Kid-friendly
- Grown-up friendly
- Warming
- Rich in antioxidants
- 1 cup quick cooking whole oats (use certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 2 cups water
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Toppings: Blueberries, Raspberries, Goji Berries, Hemp Hearts, Chia Seeds
- In a small saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Slowly whisk in oats, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Top with berries and seeds and enjoy!
Hi Danielle,
Oatmeal is one of the easiest and my favorite food to prepare for me and my loved ones. And since this is a staple food for us, it is always nice to give it a twist and add different fruits and seeds.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers,
Jessica