Description
A delicious energy burst to start your day right. The best part? You can prep it all the night before with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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For the Oats:
- 1.5 cups steel-cut oats
- 5 cups almond milk
- ? tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
For the Berry Compote:
- 3 cups frozen mixed berries (blackberries and blueberries mix recommended)
- 5 tbsp all-natural orange juice (about 3 medium oranges if freshly squeezed)
- 2 1/2 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
Preparing the Oats:
- Combine steel-cut oats, almond milk, salt, and optional cinnamon in a slow cooker. Stir to ensure the ingredients are well mixed.
- Secure the lid of the slow cooker and set it to low. Allow the oats to cook for 8 hours. Stir well after cooking.
Making the Berry Compote:
- In a small saucepan, combine frozen berries and orange juice. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally until the juice from the berries has reduced and sweetened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Transfer the berry mixture to a storage bowl.
- Stir in chia seeds. Allow the compote to cool, then refrigerate.
Serving:
- In the morning, serve the chilled berry compote over the cooked oats.
- If preferred, warm the compote in the microwave for about a minute before serving.
Notes
- The consistency of the oats can be adjusted by adding more or less almond milk.
- The berry compote can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Experiment with different berry combinations for varied flavors.
- For a vegan option, ensure all ingredients are plant-based.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 600 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American