This vegan, heart-healthy option is just what you need for a healthy snack or a nutritious breakfast.
Our recipe is dairy-free and contains the super food, chia seeds. Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Emerging research suggests that incorporating chia seeds into a healthy diet may help improve cardiovascular risk factors such as lowering cholesterol, triglycerides and blood pressure.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbs. chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (we recommend 1/2 coconut milk, 1/2 oatmilk)
- 1-2 tbs. brown sugar
- 1/4 cup blueberries
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Yields: 1 Serving (about 12 oz.)
Total Time: 2+ hours
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 2 hours (best left overnight)
Preparation
- Mix together ingredients in a container or jar until well combined.
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Top with blueberries or the fruit of your choice.
Aimee Segotier, a team member at JFK University Medical Center, takes a lot of pride in making the oats for our patients and visitors, and is often asked for the recipe.
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