my morning oatmeal

Oatmeal, I know so boring. But there is something just so comforting about a bowl of warm oatmeal, especially when all of a sudden its winter again here in North Carolina! 

One of the most important things to think through when making any dish, is the proper balance of spices to support healthy digestion, fiber, and finally protein and fats to sustain the food over a longer period of time vs. just crashing if its just oatmeal by itself. So, I like to boost my oatmeal with not only a ton of flavor, but fats and other sources of protein to ensure that I stay satiated for several hours. 

Check out the recipe, and play around with what tastes good to you! Always remember, my number 1 rule: if it doesn't taste good, it won't digest! 

Ingredients:

• ​2 cups sprouted oatmeal 
• 1 large tablespoon coconut oil or ghee 
• 10 black peppercorns freshly ground 
• Cinnamon and Clove powder to taste 
  
• Pinch of mineral salt 
• 3/4 cup water +/- (depending on how thick you like your oatmeal) 
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (or your favorite sweetener) 
• 3 tsp hemp hearts 
• 3 tsp chia seeds 
• Optional: chai masala 
  

Recipe:
Literally just mix it everything together in a pot over the stove and warm until its the consistency you love. Spoon into a bowl and enjoy. On a total side note, I've been really digging topping my oatmeal with a spoon of jam. Weird? Maybe. Delicious? Yes! 

Happy Breakfast-ing