Heart-Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nut Butter
This oatmeal is a heart-healthy and delicious way to start your day. It's made with old-fashioned oats, which are a good source of fiber, and it's cooked in water or milk, which adds protein and calcium. The cinnamon and nutmeg give it a warm and inviting flavor, and the chia seeds and flaxseed meal add extra nutrients and fiber. Top it off with your favorite fruit and nut butter for a complete and satisfying breakfast.
Oatmeal has been a breakfast staple for centuries, and for good reason. It's a nutritious and filling way to start your day, and it's also incredibly versatile. You can make it with water or milk, and you can add any number of toppings, from fruit to nuts to spices. This particular recipe is a heart-healthy take on the classic oatmeal, with the addition of chia seeds and flaxseed meal. Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and protein, and flaxseed meal is a good source of fiber and lignans, which are antioxidants. Together, these two ingredients make this oatmeal a nutritional powerhouse.
Heart-Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nut Butter Heart-Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nut Butter Heart-Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nut Butter Heart-Healthy Oatmeal with Fruit and Nut Butter
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 5 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups water or milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 1/2 cup fruit of choice (such as berries, banana, or apple)
  • 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice
Instructions
  1. Combine the oats, water or milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the oats are cooked through.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the fruit and nut butter.
  5. Serve immediately.
Why It Works
  • The old-fashioned oats provide a good source of fiber, which is important for keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
  • The water or milk adds protein and calcium, two essential nutrients for good health.
  • The cinnamon and nutmeg give the oatmeal a warm and inviting flavor.
  • The chia seeds and flaxseed meal add extra nutrients and fiber, making this oatmeal a complete and satisfying breakfast.