Warm and wholesome, this Power Oatmeal will set you and our loved ones off satiated and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. The kids (and you) will love the flavors and will enjoy lasting energy for hours to come. Top with your favorite toppings - our include chopped banana and walnuts!
1 cup water + 1-2 Tbs if too dry
1/2 cup rolled oats (use gluten-free if desired)
3 Tbs canned pumpkin (we use Trader Joe's organic)
2 Tbs organic raisins
1 Tbs hemp seed
1 Tbs chia seed
1 Tbs ground flax meal
pinch of salt (optional)
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
or
sprinkle cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg
Top with chopped bananas and walnuts (optional)
maple syrup or brown sugar (optional)
Place water on the stove in a small pot over medium high heat. Add oats through flax meal (oats, pumpkin, raisins, hemp, chia, flax) and stir to combine.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until oatmeal is tender - about 5 minutes (actually I usually simmer for about 3 minutes then allow to sit for 7-8 or so as I'm getting the rest of the breakfast going - follow directions on your package for exact instructions).
Spoon oatmeal into serving bowls and top with chopped bananas and walnuts (liv loves to top hers with candied walnuts!). Also, if desired drizzle with maple syrup or sprinkle with brown sugar.
If you omitted the pumpkin pie spice or simply don't have it on hand, sprinkle bowls with a dusting of cinnamon and a dash of freshly ground nutmeg at this time.
Serve with your choice of milk or dairy free milk and enjoy!
Liv Life Note: We split this recipe into three serving.
