Superfood Oats: Made Three Ways

Superfood oatmeal makes for the perfect nourishing breakfast or snack. For those days when I need more than just a green juice or smoothie, I turn to oats because they fill me up and leave me feeling balanced throughout the day. I love how you can switch up the flavors every time, depending on how you are feeling and what your body is craving.

Since super foods are all the rage and our bodies love them, I like to add a bunch of super foods to my bowls of oatmeal goodness! Why not give your body a little extra lovin?

My Top Super Foods for Oatmeal:
Blueberries, raspberries, gogi berries, dried mulberries, chia seeds , hemp hearts, flaxseeds,
raw maca powder, raw cacao powder, cacao nibs, raisins, nuts + seeds… the list goes on and on!

So here are three of my favorite ways to make my essential superfood oats:

1) The Everyday Power Bowl
This is always my go-to because it provides lots of fiber and omega-3’s. The cinnamon balances your blood sugar while the maca balances your hormones and mood. All of these nutrients set you up for a perfectly healthy and happy day!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon raw maca powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground saigon cinnamon

Toppings:
1/2 banana, chopped
1 handful fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons walnut pieces

In a small pot, boil the oats with the almond milk for about 10 minutes, or until the oats are soft and the milk is all absorbed. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the rest of the ingredients, add the toppings and enjoy!

 

2) Cacao Bliss Bowl
 If you are a chocolate addict like me, you will LOVE this oatmeal. Full of antioxidants with a touch of sweetness, you can’t go wrong with this blissful bowl. The Cacao Bliss Bowl makes having chocolate first thing in the morning acceptable. 

Ingredients:
1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1.5 tablespoons raw cacao powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon raw maca powder

Toppings:
3 fresh strawberries, chopped
1 handful fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons coconut flakes

In a small pot, boil the oats with the almond milk for about 10 minutes, or until the oats are soft and the milk is all absorbed. Transfer to a bowl, stir in the rest of the ingredients, add the toppings and enjoy!

 

3) Berry Chia Overnight Oats
If you know you have a busy day coming up, prepare some overnight oats the night before so they are ready to grab and go in the morning rush. You need your morning fuel, especially on a super busy day! The oats and chia seeds combo will give you energy and keep you going until lunch.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1.5 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
1.3 teaspoons ground saigon cinnamon (optional)

Toppings:
2 handfuls of fresh blueberries/raspberries
1/2 banana, chopped

In a mason jar, combine all of the ingredients and cover. Refrigerate for 4-8 hours and then layer in your toppings. 

Mix it up and add whatever extras or toppings you like, I switch up the super foods all the time and always make sure to include fresh fruit for natural sweetness. All of the super foods I listed at the beginning make amazing additions to any bowl of oats, so try different ingredients and see what you like! 

How do you make your oats?!