Description
This quick lemon chia oatmeal has just enough fresh lemony taste & warm maple syrup sweetness. Start your morning with a cozy immune booster!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quick cooking oats
- 2 cups water
- pinch of salt
- 1 lemon zested, about 1 tbsp (reserve some for topping, can use frozen)
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup (or more to taste)
- optional: 1/8 cup plant milk of choice for creamier oats
- optional toppings: candied ginger, more chia seeds, toasted pecans
*All the ingredients for this recipe are from our pantry and freezer tips!
Instructions
- Combine raw oats and water in a small saucepan. Add a pinch of salt to help bring out the flavour of the oats.
- Bring the oats to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer.
- Add the lemon zest (reserving some for topping), lemon juice, chia seeds, and maple syrup.
- Stir and cook until oats are tender, about 3 minutes. For creamier oats, add a touch of oat milk a minute or so before they are done.
- To serve: spoon into bowl, sprinkle with extra chia seeds and lemon zest. Top with candied ginger, toasted pecans, and another drizzle of maple syrup! Enjoy!
Notes
*Approximate Cost: $1.37 CAD ($0.67/serving) vs. $2.50 or more per serving for oatmeal purchased from a cafe.
*For gluten-free, ensure your oats are a gluten-free brand.
*Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon and maple syrup to your liking. Boost up the cold fighting capability of these oats by adding a dash of ginger, turmeric, and/or cinnamon.
*If using quick cooking steel-cut oats: bring 1 ½ cup water to a boil, add ¾ cup oats, lower the heat, stir, and cook for about 7 minutes. Add ¼ cup plant milk of choice with about 3 minutes cooking time left for creamier tasting oats.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American