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Heidi Tobey - Holistic and Functional Wellness Health Coach

Toasted Oatmeal with Strawberry Chia Jam and Coconut Whipped Cream

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Yeilds 4 Servings

Ingredients Strawberry chia jam
  • 1 bag (12 ounces) frozen organic strawberries or other berries*
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Toasted oatmeal
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1½ cups + 2 tablespoons water
  • ½ cup milk of choice
  • Generous pinch kosher or sea salt
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of ground ginger (optional)
  • Optional mix-ins: flax seeds, shredded coconut, toasted nuts, etc.
Coconut whipped cream
  • 1 can (14 ounces) full fat coconut milk, chilled at least 10 hours (the coconut milk MUST be full fat and MUST be refrigerated for at least 10 hours. Put a mixing bowl in the freezer or refrigerator to chill too. This will help it to whip up nice and fluffy.)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • ½teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
1.The strawberry chia jam takes the longest to make, so let's start with the jam:
In a medium saucepan, combine the berries (no need to defrost if they are frozen) and sweetener. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once the berries are warmed throughout and saucy (5 minutes or more), lightly mash the berries with a potato masher or fork. Reduce the heat to medium low. Stir in the chia seeds and cook, stirring frequently, until the jam is reduced and looking, for lack of better term, jammy (15 to 20 minutes). Note that the jam will further thicken up as it cools. Remove the pan from heat and add more sweetener if you'd like.

2.Make the oatmeal:
Melt the coconut oil/butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oats and toast over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they start smelling fragrant and toasty, around 6 to 8 minutes. In a large, heavy bottomed pot, combine the milk, water, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Bring the mixture to a slow boil over medium heat. Add the toasted oats and gently stir once or twice to incorporate the oats into the liquid. Cover the pot and turn off the heat. Let the oats sit on the burner, untouched, for 7 minutes. After 7 minutes, uncover and check the oats. If the oats are wetter than you'd like, let them continue to absorb water in a covered pot for a few more minutes.

3.Make the coconut whipped cream:
Pull out the chilled can of coconut milk and mixing bowl. The coconut cream should have separated from the liquid by now. Flip the can over and open it from the bottom with a can opener. Pour out the coconut water (reserve for smoothies if you'd like). Scoop the solid coconut cream into the chilled bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until fluffy and smooth. Add the sweetener and vanilla extract and gently blend again to combine. Use the coconut cream immediately over the oats, or cover and store in the fridge for later (it will be soft at room temperature and firm when cold).

4.Divide the oats into four servings and add the strawberry chia jam, top with coconut whipped cream, and enjoy!

Notes
*On using frozen berries: I really recommend frozen berries for this jam. They break down especially well once heated and taste better than off-season berries. Fresh strawberries don't break down as well as other berries, so if you're using fresh strawberries, I recommend breaking them down in a food processor before cooking. Store leftover components separately in the refrigerator, covered. You might want to add a bit of water while reheating the oats.
 

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