Spiced Maple Oats with Chia
Try our Spiced Maple Oats with Chia, a glamorized version of humble oatmeal that can be made 1 to 2 days ahead of time.
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Serves: 2
Nutrients per serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 396, Total Fat: 18 g, Sat. Fat: 2 g, monounsaturated fat: 7 g, polyunsaturated fat: 8 g, Carbs: 49 g, Fiber: 11 g, Sugars: 14 g, Protein: 12 g, Sodium: 38 mg, Cholesterol: 0 mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain unsweetened soy, almond or coconut milk, plus additional as needed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped pitted dates
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
Garnish
- Fresh fruit (such as banana slices, raspberries or sliced strawberries)
- 1/4 cup toasted unsalted pecans
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, stir together milk, oats, chia, dates, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and cardamom. Divide mixture into 2 Mason jars. Add more milk, as needed, so that oats are covered in liquid. Cover and refrigerate overnight. To serve, top with fresh fruit and sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 1/2 c
- Calories 396
- Carbohydrate Content 49 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 18 g
- Fiber Content 11 g
- Protein Content 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content 2 g
- Sodium Content 38 mg
- Sugar Content 14 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 8 g