Flax Oatmeal
Start your morning with a nourishing bowl of Flax Oatmeal, a wholesome recipe that’s packed with fiber, healthy fats, and natural sweetness. This creamy oatmeal combines hearty rolled oats with nutrient-rich ground flaxseed, simmered in your choice of milk and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Infused with comforting hints of cinnamon and vanilla, each spoonful is a warm embrace on a busy day. Customize your bowl with your favorite fresh fruits, like juicy berries or sliced bananas, and a sprinkle of chopped nuts or seeds for added crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy, gluten-free breakfast is perfect for meal prep or a quick morning boost.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1.5 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit (e.g., berries, banana slices)
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, milk, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture occasionally to prevent sticking.
Add the maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt to the saucepan and continue stirring.
Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the oatmeal has thickened to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the oatmeal rest for 1–2 minutes.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and top with fresh fruit, chopped nuts, or seeds as desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your hearty and nutritious flax oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
783 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 762 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.3 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 585 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1297 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
