Description
A quick and nutritious breakfast option, this 5-Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats to fuel your day. Customize with your favorite toppings for a delicious start!
Ingredients
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Main 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 (160 mL) almond milk
- 1/3 cup (90 mL) 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)
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 150mg
- Fat: Approximately 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 50g
- Fiber: Approximately 12g
- Protein: Approximately 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
