Cinnamon Oatmeal with Berries and Chia Seeds

Name: Cinnamon Oatmeal with Berries and Chia Seeds
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled or steel cut oats; 2 cups water; 1 cup mixed berries; 4 tbsp chia seeds; 4 tsp honey or maple syrup (if using)

On August 13, 2019
By Jane Georgiades
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Cinnamon Oatmeal with Chia Seeds and Berries

Evolution from Oatmeal to Cinnamon Oatmeal with Berries and Chia Seeds

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It really is. It took me until I was married to realise this when my husband insisted on me having breakfast every morning. Before then I skipped breakfast. With breakfast, I found it made such a difference to my energy levels the whole day. Now I prefer to make my breakfast from scratch. I know exactly what goes into it which I like. If this sounds like a lecture from your mother, well it probably is very similar. No apologies there. In winter I have Cinnamon Oatmeal with Chia Seeds and Berries. In summer I usually make overnight oats with chia seeds and berries or stewed apple.

I grew up eating oatmeal – or porridge as we called it- with just milk and brown sugar. It was delicious but in this enlightened age we know that sugar is not the healthiest option. It causes severe spikes in blood sugar levels which is not great and ultimately doesn’t leave you feeling sustained. But these days Cinnamon Oatmeal with Berries and Chia Seeds is the star of my breakfast menu, without the brown sugar. I’m blessed. My daughter makes it for me! Almost every morning. This is our favourite way to serve oatmeal – with cinnamon mixed through and topped with berries – fresh or frozen, chia seeds, maybe with some chopped almonds and perhaps drizzled with a tiny amount of honey or maple syrup. It tastes beautiful and keeps me satisfied until lunchtime.

Powerful Super Food Fuel For Your Day

While my oatmeal tastes amazing the real reason why it is such a wonderful way to start the day is because oats are a true super food. They are a whole grain and great as part of a weight loss or maintenance regime because they keep you feeling very satiated for a long time. Oats are beneficial for heart health and for maintaining blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. They are often gluten free so anyone can enjoy them. They are full of vitamins (they are high in vitamin B1), minerals (they are high in iron and zinc) and antioxidants and contain more protein than other grains. For a breakfast food oats are extremely rich in nutrients so they are great to include in your diet . If you want to read more about the benefits of oats have a look at this website.

I like my porridge with and without cinnamon. Cinnamon is also a highly beneficial food rich in anti inflammatory properties and anti oxidants. It is also great for heart health so it marries well with all the benefits of oats. And don’t forget the chia seeds – full of fibre and protein and also a super food.

I use rolled oats rather than quick or instant oats. They are less processed and retain their texture better. I think they just taste better.

For me, I enjoy rustic textures so I don’t cook the oatmeal until it is creamy. The benefit of this is it takes less time to prepare but if your preference is creamy stir it on the stove a little longer. Or you can also soak the oats in the water overnight. It doesn’t take more than a few of minutes before I have a steaming bowl of oatmeal to start the day.

How do you enjoy your porridge / oatmeal?

A power packed breakfast full of nature’s super foods

Cinnamon Oatmeal with Berries and Chia Seeds

A power packed breakfast of superfood goodness.

Course Breakfast

Keyword Cinnamon Oatmeal with Berries and Chia Seeds

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Servings 4

Author Jane Georgiades

Ingredients

1 cup rolled or steel cut oats
2 cups water
1 cup mixed berries
4 tbsp chia seeds
4 tsp honey or maple syrup if using

Instructions

Place oats and water in a saucepan and gently heat on a medium high heat stirring constantly so the oatmeal doesn't stick. (It will stick a little). When to your desired texture spoon into bowls. Top with berries, chia seeds and honey or maple syrup if using. Can be served with dairy or non dairy milk.