Wholesome Hearty Grains
Looking for a delicious way to add an extra dose of health to your holiday cheer? Whole grains have it all. An excellent source of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients, whole grains may also help lower cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and the risk of various diseases. From brown rice and barley to oatmeal and quinoa, the options are endless for comforting whole grain meals in the colder months. Read on for a few of our favorite recipes to cozy up with this winter!
Native Kitchen’s Ultra-Deluxe Oatmeal
2
servings10
minutesThis healthy oatmeal recipe combines hearty ingredients like quinoa, chia seeds, and quick-cooking oats with coconut milk for a creamy texture. Sweetened with raisins and maple syrup, it's topped with bananas, dried coconut flakes, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and almond slivers. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying breakfast!
Ingredients
- 1 cup
water
- 1/4 cup
raisins
- 2 Tbsp.
maple syrup
- 1/4 cup
quinoa
- 1 tsp.
chia seeds
- 1 cup
quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup
coconut milk
- 1/2 tsp.
cinnamon
- 1/4 cup
bananas
Dried coconut flakes, to taste
Walnuts, to taste
Pumpkin seeds, to taste
Almond slivers, to taste
Directions
Bring water to a boil, adding raisins, maple syrup, quinoa, and chia seeds and cook for 10 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
Add oats and coconut milk.
Turn heat to low or simmer (milk on high heat will boil over!), until oats are cooked.
Add other ingredients and toppings as you desire, including more milk, if necessary, and enjoy.
“This is a version of our restaurant’s oatmeal that I cook at home for my children. It’s ultra-deluxe and it’s daddy’s specialty. I love a good hearty bowl of oatmeal with coffee in the morning. The versions vary depending on what’s in the cabinet, but peanut butter often finds its way in.”
– Dustin Coker
