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A Power Packed Breakfast

2/16/2013

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I know it is mid winter and warm breakfasts come easier than cold, but I have to admit, this simple breakfast is one of my favorites. It is so fast and easy I almost never make cooked oats anymore (even in the dead of winter)! All the planning comes the night before, so this grab-and-go breakfast will be waiting for you in the morning! I also enjoy mixing this breakfast together inside a nut butter jar, (when there's almost nothing left but what's stuck to the sides). This way, it already has a lid and can come with you to the office or the classroom, so don't throw out that jar yet! 

For this recipe (if you want to call it that) I included the most basic ingredients so that you can customize it to your liking! Oats, when soaked, might seem like they just become mush, but they really do have their own unique flavor and texture that few have experienced (except us foodies). The key to a perfect jar of overnight oats is the amount of liquid, and the amount of chia seeds in the mix. Chia seeds really are key when it comes to this easy breakfast, they soak up the liquid and leave you with a perfect pudding-like texture. Chia seeds are also a powerhouse of nutrients, dating back to the ancient Mayan and Aztec civilizations. These tiny seeds are known to help with weight loss and help hydrate the body. Due to the ability to soak up 8 - 14 times their weight in water, chia seeds expand in the stomach causing us to feel full (thus eat less). Oats, as most know, are full of fiber but, do you know what kind of fiber? Oats contain a type of soluble fiber called beta glucan, which is known to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body. Oats also contain a healthy amount of protein and iron. 
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Original Overnight Oats

Gluten Free, Vegan, Almost Raw

Ingredients:

2/3 cups GF rolled oats

2 tbs raw buckwheat groats

2 tbs raw millet

1 cup almond milk

1/3 cup water

3 tbs chia seeds

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger powder

1/2 tsp real vanilla extract

Other optional toppings:

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1 seasonal apple (chopped) 

1 large handful walnuts (roasted or raw soaked)

raw cacao nibs

almond butter

coconut butter

dried figs or dates (chopped) 

hemp seeds

Instructions:

The day before, throw all your ingredients, except the toppings, in a jar with a closable lid. Gently shake the jar or stir with a spoon to combine. Leave this mixture in the fridge overnight and in the morning your delicious creation will be ready to devour! 
The next day gently stir the overnight oats, and make sure all the liquid is absorbed, if not add more chia seeds. Now, you can feel free to add the toppings to your liking! Serves 2. Enjoy! 

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    Rebecca is a passionate young cook who enjoys cooking with the freshest ingredients possible, foraged straight from the earth. Season To Season Eating was created to show the world how beneficial it is to find and prepare whole, nourishing foods seasonally and effortlessly. On any normal day you may find her wandering through the forest with herbs in hand or crafting beautiful things to share with friends.

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