Blueberry Chia Oatmeal

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Blueberry Chia Oatmeal 

 Chia Oatmeal is actually grain-free without actual oats. I use hot water and chia seeds together in a pot, and as it heats up it thickens just like regular oatmeal.  This tastes great with some sea salt, and walnuts, as well as cinnamon. The flavors taste like regular oatmeal but even better.  To make it a little sweeter you can add some berries on top. 

​Tip: You want to have the right ratio of seeds to water.  As the water boils, the mixture will thicken up.  Just don't let it go too long or it will burn the bottom of the pot, keep stirring the mixture to prevent this from happening. 

Healthy tip: Regular oatmeal is very high in carbohydrates which can effect blood sugar balance and hinder weight loss.  By using chia seeds instead, you are replacing the carbohydrates with a seed that is high in protein and healthy fats. 

Ingredients: 

• 4 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1 cup water
  
• 1/4 cup milk or dairy-free milk 
  
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  
• 1 tsp cinnamon 
  
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
  
• 1 handful of frozen or fresh berries like blueberries 
  
• ​optional: sweetener of drizzled honey or organic maple syrup 
  

​Recipe: 

1. In a small pot on the stove, bring to a boil the water, milk and chia seeds. 
2. Reduce heat and simmer for another 5-10 minutes while stirring to make sure the mixture doesn't burn the bottom of the pot. 
   
3. ​Add the sea salt and cinnamon as well as the walnuts. Continue to stir the mixture and cook it until it thickens up like oatmeal. 
   
4. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl.  Add fresh berries on top as well as a drizzle of honey for some sweetness if you desire. 

This makes a delicious breakfast, it also reheats well!