WINTER
When it comes to setting yourself up for a cold winter’s day,
The Healthy Chef has some comfort food breakfasts to nourish
your body and soul.
RECIPES: TERESA CUTTER
Baked blueberry oatmeal
This recipe is like eating apple pie for breakfast! It’s full of fibre and goodness that supports a
healthy digestive system, as well as warming spices to bring this nourishing meal to life.
Serves 2
Ingredients
100g (1 cup) rolled oats
2 tablespoons chia seeds or golden ground
flaxseeds
250ml (1 cup) rice milk
1
/ 4 teaspoon sea salt
1 apple, grated
1
/ 3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)
60g (½ cup) blueberries + extra for garnish
35g (¼ cup) flaked almonds (optional)
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Combine oats, chia seeds, rice milk and sea
salt into a bowl. Cover and place into the
fridge overnight. The next morning, preheat
oven to 170°C fan-forced (325°F). Remove
soaked oatmeal from the fridge and add
grated apple, cinnamon, vanilla, baking
powder and honey. Fold through blueberries.
Divide between 2 heatproof serving bowls or
pre-heated individual cast iron pans. Garnish
with a sprinkle of flaked almonds and scatter
with a few extra blueberries. Bake for 30
minutes or until cooked through. Remove
from the oven and serve with a dollop of
Greek style yoghurt or coconut yoghurt with
a drizzle of honey.