No-Cook Summer Porridge
No-Cook Summer Porridge
I’ve seen so many morning oatmeal recipes - and they all look amazing. The only problem is - since they are usually cooked - I can’t take them on the run as I head out the door. I’m sure as you look at these photos, you might be turning up your nose at those little grey dots. Don’t think about it - you won’t taste them, and they are nutritional powerhouses in miniature.
I’ve been adding chia seed to my smoothie each day - and besides it’s amazing nutritional benefits - I love how it stays with me much longer. The chia seed, once hydrated - becomes slippery and holds moisture (remember “Chia Pets”?) It’s loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids (much more than flax seed). Chia seeds absorb up to 10 times their weight in water - so they are great for maintaining hydration. This makes you feel fuller longer - which is a help in weight loss. Since they are take on the flavors in a recipe - they don’t interfere with your taste of the other ingredients.
There are many varieties of “porridge” - but this one is my favorite. See the recipe source for more ideas. Some of them may appeal to you more than this one.
Recipe source: theyummylife.com
Ingredients:
1/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats
1/3 cup milk (skim, if you are watching the calories/fat)
1/4 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
1-1/2 tsp dried chia seeds
1/4 tsp almond extract
1 tsp honey (optional - or substitute any preferred sweetener)
1/4 cup diced fresh mango (approx half of a small mango)
Directions:
In a half pint jar or container - add oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, almnod extract, and honey.
Tightly attach lid on jar/container and shake until well combined.
Add mangoes and stir with fork until mixed throughout.
Return lid to container and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
Eat chilled.
207 calories, 4g fat, 47g carbs, 7g fiber, 12g protein
Photo above found on: theyummylife.com
No-Cook Summer Porridge
5/2/13
I’m not sure why summer seems to make me less likely to make a sensible breakfast. A little forethought the night before, and this delicious and filling, quick-to-eat breakfast will be waiting for you as you open the refrigerator door in the morning. Chia seed gives this an extra boost of nutrition.