As soon as the temperature drops, I find myself craving warm, soothing foods. Comfort foods for me include warm spices (like cinnamon and turmeric) and also grains like oats and rice. I took a bit of a break from oats for a bit to often make my cauliflower oats (which are also amazing) because I was previously sensitive to oats. But, recent tests showed I no longer was, so when my body started craving these, I decided it was time to listen to my body and serve it delicious, stove-top oats!
I like to buy organic gluten-free, sprouted quick oats (I like One Degree organic) to ensure I’m getting the most quality grain that is easiest on digestion. As I typically eat my oats in the morning post-workout, I love to add in additional protein as well. My favorite protein right now that I use for everything — from oats to smoothies — is this one from Garden of Life. I’m a proud partner of Garden of Life and use their products every single day.
This recipe is literally soo easy — requiring one pot on the stove and minimal ingredients. I like to add seeds and spices, but you can truly customize this as you’d like, with whatever you have on hand in your pantry, and even top it with whatever fruit or nut butter you want! The recipe below includes 1 tbsp of almond butter mixed in, but you can opt to enjoy without it as well. You can even make these and store leftovers for some overnight oats — just done a little differently ;).
What you need:
- Rolled oats
- Nut milk or hot water
- Cinnamon
- Protein powder (I use chocolate, but you could use vanilla)
- honey or maple syrup
- Flaxseed meal (could sub for chia)
- Optional 1 tbsp of nut butter to stir in or drizzle on top!
- Optional toppings to your liking, I used: coconut flakes, fresh fruit, hemp seeds, and almond butter
Recipe down below. Link to my pans is also here. They’re beautiful and work soo well.
Enjoy!
This post is sponsored by Garden of Life, but all thoughts and opinions are 100% mine.
| Prep Time | 3 minutes |
| Cook Time | 8-10 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 1 cup almond milk or hot water
- 1-2 cup gluten-free, sprouted rolled oats 3/4 cup works for a serving, too!
- 2 tbsp ground flax seed
- 1 scoop Garden of Life Chocolate Collagen protein
- dash cinnamon
- 1 tbsp raw almond butter
- 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup
Ingredients
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- Add 1 cup warm water or almond milk to saucepan until it boils
- Add in 1/2 cup oats, 2 tbsp of ground flaxseed and stir
- Add in 1 scoop Garden of Life protein, cinnamon, honey, and if desired, nut butter
- Cover with lid and bring to low heat. Let cook until desired, thick consistency. I like when the oats totally soak up the liquid. Continue to check on the oats and stir periodically.
- After about 8-10 minutes, put oats into a bowl and top with desired toppings! I love using coconut flakes or hemp seeds like above, or fresh fruit Especially blueberries that mix into the oats -- yum! It can be totally simple!
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