Morning Oatmeal with Coconut Milk

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Sometimes I love a cold smoothie in the morning, but there’s something so grounding and comforting about warm oatmeal. In this version, I finish cooking my oats with coconut milk to add creaminess. It also makes the oatmeal a bit heartier and more satiating thanks to the fat in the coconut. I make the oatmeal base recipe in a big batch and just reheat as needed each day, adding my toppings fresh as I use it. I hope it helps you start your day out strong and satisfied.

Morning Oatmeal with Coconut Milk

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal Base (makes 8-10 servings)
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats (I use Bob's Red Mill, gluten free)
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 can coconut milk
Toppings (per serving)
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)

Method
 

  1. Heat the water in a large pot. Once boiling, add oats and salt, reduce heat to medium low. Cook, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes or oats are soft. If oats get too dry before they're cooked, add more water.
  2. Once oats are soft, add entire contents of the can of coconut milk. Stir well for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat, serve into bowls and add toppings.

Notes

I like to stir my chia seeds in first, so the seeds have a chance to swell a bit. I also like to add a little sprinkle of sea salt at the end.

 

 

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