Stovetop Winter Oatmeal

Just add water, milk, spices and you're good to go!

It is something that is easy and so soothing on a weekend morning!

Blueberries, walnuts, and spices, oh my!

This oatmeal is one of my easiest, but also favorite breakfasts for the weekends. It warms me right up when the weather is cold and provides a ton of flavor! It is also something that could be made before, taken to work, and rewarmed. It has not only warming flavors, but also flavor bursts with some blueberries added!

Stovetop Winter Oatmeal

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook time: 5-7 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup of oats

• ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk

• ½ cup of water

• 1/4 scoop of protein powder

• 2 tsps of chia seeds

• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

• ½ tsp of ginger

• 1 tsp of cinnamon

Toppings:

• 1 tsp of almond butter

• Sprinkle of granola

• sprinkle of chopped walnuts

• handful of blueberries

Method:

1. Add non-topping ingredients to a saucepan on a stovetop. Stir to mix. Turn the burner to medium-high heat and bring the contents to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes (stir periodically). A few oats should just start to be sticking to the bottom and getting a little tiny bit stiff.

3. Transfer to desired bowl and add toppings. You can also add different toppings based on the season or your liking!!

4. Stir up and enjoy while warm!!

Low FODMAP Notes

• 1/2 cup of oats is a low-fodmap serving! Enjoy!

• Ensure that your protein powder does not include high fodmap ingredients that trigger you! Here is a great article by FODMAP everyday about protein drinks and powders and the low fodmap diet.

• Enjoy with any lactose free milk of choice-unsweetened almond milk is mine!

• Blueberries and walnuts are low fodmap in smaller servings, so just make sure not to add too many. (Walnuts-10 nut halves; blueberries-1/4 cup)

Recipe Notes

• I have used both frozen and fresh blueberries. Both have different benefits in this recipe. I think that the fresh ones provide a better taste, but the frozen ones (microwaved for 10-15 seconds) have a great mix-in ability that adds blueberry taste throughout more. Try both and see which you prefer! I go back and forth!

Brands:

I highly recommend the following brands!

• Simply Beverages (Unsweetened Almond Milk)

• Bob's Red Mill (Chia Seeds)

• Naked Nutrition (Brown Rice Protein Powder)

• Simple Truth Organic (Almond Butter)

  • I would recommend the regular one as the "no-stir" option has a lot of added sugar.

• Nature's Path Organic (Honey Almond Granola)