Let me introduce you to possibly the best bowl of oatmeal I’ve ever had…

I did not want to take the last bite of this incredibly tasteful fruit + nut medley, I will tell you that.

chia cherry oatmeal.

• 1 c. water

• 1/3 c. steel cut oats

• 1/2 banana

• 1/2 T chia seeds

• 1/2 T ground flax

• 1 T sweetened dried cherries

• 1 T dry roasted almonds

• 1 heaping spoonful pecan butter

In a small pot, boil 1 c. water. Add oats, banana and seeds. Stir vigorously until bananas are like fluffy pillows and the oatmeal has a whipped consistency [about 3-5 minutes]. Pour into a serving bowl and top with cherries, almonds and pecan butter. 

It’s so fun to spice up your oatmeal with a few new ingredients… at least for a foodie ;) Believe it or not, I’ve never had chia seeds [except for in an energy bar, perhaps]! I don’t know why not. They can easily be added to so many recipes, and their nutritional profile is top notch. A while back, Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats wrote a post about the benefits of chia seeds – a great read!

I think I’m going to go lick the pecan butter packet clean, and then head out for some errands… possibly stopping at my favorite local coffee shop for a warm drink. It’s chilly outside!

Stay tuned for more on my serious sugar struggle.

Happy Thursday!

Hillary