Vegan Power Oatmeal Breakfast
I call my favorite oatmeal, my Vegan Power Oatmeal Breakfast, as it has all the ingredients to start my day in a powerful way. Making oatmeal for breakfast on the days that we go to the gym is a favorite of mine, Old fashioned oats is my usual go to. If I have time, I will make a batch of steel cut oats. If I do make steel cut oats, I will make four servings so that I can eat them for 4 different days. A microwave is the fastest way to make old-fashioned oats. When cooking in the microwave, I include the chia seeds, flax seeds, cacao powder, and cinnamon. Flax seeds and chia seeds give me my omega3’s, fiber, and extra protein.
Berries are a must! Blackberries have the most antioxidants plus lots of other great benefits. I will rotate between blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries. I’ll top my bowl with my favorite vanilla oat milk, which gives it a slight vanilla flavor. For me, I find that sweetener is not necessary. As my taste buds changed after going vegan, I find that I really enjoy the flavor of the berries.
The Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats or steel cut oats
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp organic cacao powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup berries
- 1/2 cup vanilla oat milk or your favorite non-dairy milk
- Handful of Greens – cook separately, add to your oatmeal or eat separately
Make the Vegan Power Oatmeal Breakfast
First, mix all the dry ingredients and add water and stir until blended.
Second, cook 1 1/2 minutes in the microwave or you can cook your oats on the stove following the directions on the container.
When I make steel cut oats, I like to make 4 servings. That way, I have leftovers for the next couple of days. I don’t add the other dry ingredients until I am done cooking the steel cut oats.
I like to cook a handful of greens while my oatmeal is cooking in the microwave. My go to greens for breakfast are Swiss Chard. Strip the leaf from the stalk and cook for 5 minutes. I find cooking the greens gives them a very mild taste. Either eat the greens on a small plate or add them to your oatmeal.
Once the oats are cooked, add the berries and oat milk.
Enjoy!
Vegan Power Oatmeal Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp. flax seeds
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. organic cacao powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup berries
- 1/2 cup vanilla oat milk or your favorite non-dairy milk
Instructions
- Mix all the dry ingredients together
- Add water
- Cook in microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds
- Mix well and add berries
- Add your favorite non-dairy milk