Oats are one of my favorite staple foods. Versatile, filling and full of fiber - these babies are great for on the go breakfasts or something cozy and warm to have at home as you start your day. I love oatmeal because I can get creative with toppings and add-ins and really nourish myself first thing in the morning. I often find myself craving fruit and other simple breakfast-like foods, but any of the recipes I put up are amazing at any time of the day! Check out the recipe for my Chia Seed Oats below with yummy fruit on the bottom.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripened organic banana
• 1/2 cup raw rolled oats
• 1 cup of your favorite plant-based milk (almond/cashew milk, coconut milk, pea protein milk, soy milk, flax milk)
• 1 tablespoon raw or sprouted chia seeds
• pinch of cinnamon
• splash of vanilla extract
• handful of blueberries

Prep:

1. Start by adding the oats, chia seeds and milk to a saucepan until bubbling occurs
2. Next, turn down the heat to a simmer
3. As you stir, add in half of your banana, slicing very thin banana coins into your oats mixture
4. Stir and smoosh banana with a wooden spoon as you cook the banana oats until thickened
5. Here you can add in your cinnamon and vanilla (and breathe in the amazing smells!)
6. You can always add more milk if you'd like the oatmeal to be a bit soupier, or let sit for a few moments longer to thicken
7. Slice the remaining banana into a mason jar with a handful of blueberries 
8. Pour oatmeal on top and enjoy! 

Nutrition Facts:

(I used Ripple Milk Unsweeted Original for protein content)

MACRO

• Calories: 419 calories
• Fat: 12 grams 
• Carbohydrate: 66 grams
• Protein: 17 grams
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 gram
• Monounsaturated Fat: 1 gram
• Fiber: 12 grams
• Sugars: 19 grams

MICRO

• Vitamin A: 611 iu
• Vitamin C: 13 miligrams
• Calcium: 527 miligrams
• Iron: 5 miligrams
• Vitamin B-6: 0.5 mg
• Vitamin D: 118 iu
• Vitamin K: 6 micrograms
• Magnesium: 46 mg
• Phosphorus: 124 mg
• Manganese: 0.6 mg
• Folate: 3 micrograms