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How To Secretly Make Breakfast Seem Bigger

Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life
Want to make breakfast seem bigger? These Voluminous Oats provide a huge bowl that you can totally customize and it will keep you full for hours!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, healthy, oatmeal

Ingredients
  

Main Oatmeal Ingredients:

  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 2-3 tsp chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup almond milk

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract or almond, also a favorite
  • 1/2 mashed banana
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin
  • 1/2 – 1 scoop protein powder
  • 1-2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp dried fruit
  • As much fresh fruit as you want!
  • Stir oats mixture again turn heat on high, bring to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer, about 5 minutes. Top with any desired toppings and go to town!

Instructions
 

THE NIGHT BEFORE:

  • In a small sauce pot, combine oats oats, water, chia seeds, and any desired spices.
  • Bring to a boil, and as soon as it starts to bubble, turn off the heat, stir, and cover. Leave overnight or for at least an hour.

THE NEXT MORNING:

  • Stir your oats mixture (it will be thick). Add 1/3 cup almond milk (or any milk) and any optional add-ins you prefer.
  • Stir oats mixture again, turn heat on high, bring to a boil. Once bubbling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer, about 5 minutes. Top with any desired toppings and enjoy!
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