Berry Nut Oatmeal

Directions

1. Pour the water into a small pot and bring to a boil.
2. Stir in the oats, flaxseed, vanilla extract, honey, cinnamon, and ginger.
3. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Add the chopped walnuts and fresh berries.
5. Serve warm.

Qualities

• Texture: Soft
• Rating for Scent : 2/10
• Spice Level: 0/10

Tips

• This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for 5-7 days in a sealed storage container.
• Rolled barley or millet can be used in place of oats.
• Any of the ingredients in the optional fillings/toppings section can be omitted or substituted as desired.
• Other dry seasonings can be added to create a different flavor such as pumpkin pie spice, apple pie spice, or nutmeg.
• Brown sugar or cinnamon sugar can be used either in place of honey or in addition to.

Nutrition

Nutrition Content for 1 Cup

• Calories: 579kcal
• Carbohydrates: 79.4g
• Fat: 26.9g
• Fiber: 10.6g
• Protein: 12.3g
• Added sugar: 34.8g
• Sodium: 8.7mg

Recipe Benefits

• Gluten Free
• Dairy Free

Fillings

(Optional)

• 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ cup blueberries
• ½ cup strawberries

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