How to Cook Chia Seeds with Oatmeal
Cooking chia seeds with oatmeal is a simple, nutritious way to start your day. This dynamic duo, combined with your desired toppings, creates a balanced breakfast high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Here's a simple way to cook chia seeds with your oatmeal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup of rolled oats
- 2 cups of water or milk
- Sweetener of your choice honey, maple syrup, or sugar
- Toppings of your choice fruits, nuts, or yogurt
Instructions
- Put the oats and water or milk in a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
- Cook the oats, stirring occasionally, until they have absorbed most of the liquid and are cooked to your liking.
- Stir in the chia seeds and continue to cook for a few more minutes until the mixture thickens and the chia seeds have absorbed some of the liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in your sweetener of choice to taste.
- Transfer the oatmeal and chia mixture to a bowl and add your desired toppings.
Notes
Some tips for cooking chia seeds with oatmeal:
To add extra creaminess to your oatmeal, use milk instead of water.
You can use any type of oats, including steel-cut oats, quick oats, or old-fashioned oats, depending on your preference.
If you prefer your oatmeal sweeter, you can add more sweetener or use a sweeter variety of milk, such as almond milk or coconut milk.
Experiment with different toppings to add extra flavor and texture to your oatmeal. Some popular options include fresh or dried fruits, nuts, and yogurt.
If you prefer a thicker consistency, you can add more chia seeds or let the mixture sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.
