MAPLE ORANGE NUT OATMEAL
This breakfast is a tried and true GEM!
I love to cook my oats slowly over low heat stirring occasionally and adding additional water as needed for a thick creamy, risotto consistency. My approach is to get them on early (often I soak the oats/grains overnight), and once bringing them to a boil I reduce the heat to very low, partially cover with a lid and leave for 10 – 20 mins while I shower, prep ingredients etc. Then it's a test for doneness, adding the extra ingredients and setting up to serve and enjoy.
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cold water
2½ cups organic rolled oats | Gluten-free: teff, millet, quinoa, buckwheat
¼-2/3 cup fresh orange juice
¼-1/2 tsp sea salt
½ tsp nutmeg and or cinnamon and ginger
TOPPINGS
Organic raisins, currants or Gogi berries
Chopped pecans, cinnamon, hemp seeds, orange zest, etc.
¼ cup maple or date syrup or molasses
Nut crème or cashew or coconut yogurt or kefir See here for my favorites
DIRECTIONS:
TERI'S TIPS:
This breakfast is a tried and true GEM!
I love to cook my oats slowly over low heat stirring occasionally and adding additional water as needed for a thick creamy, risotto consistency. My approach is to get them on early (often I soak the oats/grains overnight), and once bringing them to a boil I reduce the heat to very low, partially cover with a lid and leave for 10 – 20 mins while I shower, prep ingredients etc. Then it's a test for doneness, adding the extra ingredients and setting up to serve and enjoy.
- Breakfast
- Whole-food, gluten, soy, dairy-free
- Prep and cook time: 20-30 minutes pending on the grain used
- Makes 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups cold water
2½ cups organic rolled oats | Gluten-free: teff, millet, quinoa, buckwheat
¼-2/3 cup fresh orange juice
¼-1/2 tsp sea salt
½ tsp nutmeg and or cinnamon and ginger
TOPPINGS
Organic raisins, currants or Gogi berries
Chopped pecans, cinnamon, hemp seeds, orange zest, etc.
¼ cup maple or date syrup or molasses
Nut crème or cashew or coconut yogurt or kefir See here for my favorites
DIRECTIONS:
- Combine the water and oats/grains in a medium size saucepan.
- Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until oats are tender, 8 minutes or more as desired. You will need approx. 15 minutes for the gluten-free options.
- Stir in the orange juice and seasonings as desired and cook another few minutes.
- When ready, divide between four servings, drizzle with maple syrup and assorted toppings as desired and sit down to enjoy a wholesome bowl of goodness.
TERI'S TIPS:
- If you hesitate or have completely eliminated 'carbs' from your diet, may I invite you to ponder the concept of QUALITY WHOLE FOOD CARBS over crappy over-processed, over-consumed, refined carbs. They are not alike in anyway. Outside of true, food allergies to grains and pseudo-seed grains like buckwheat groats, teff and millet, most tolerate and benefit from including these whole-some, nutrient dense and fiber rich foods in their diet. The best way to know is to give it a taste test. May you be pleasantly, healthfully surprised.