I was going to name this Chia Oat Cereal something else but I think “cereal” suits it better. It is thick and creamy like overnight oats and chia pudding but still runny so cereal seems a better description:). When I saw My of MyHealthyDish talk about Kim Kardashian’s Chia cereal, I knew cereal was the best way to describe this concoction!
The best part is that my 12 year old loves it and actually polished up the whole jar on filming day!
Why you will love this recipe
The health benefits of chia seeds cannot be ignored.
Chia seeds are packed with nutrients and date back to the Aztecs. They are a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, anti oxidants, potassium, magnesium and zinc.
Antioxidants neutralize reactive molecules in your body called free radicals, that, if built up in the body, can contribute to aging and diseases like cancer.
Omega three fatty acids promote healthy skin, alleviate menstrual cramps, Improve bone and joint health, reduce inflammation and a whole host of other benefits.
Oats are also a nutritional powerhouse. They are high in fiber and thus extremely satiating. They contain the soluble fiber beta glucan which helps
- reduce LDL and overall cholesterol levels
- reduce blood sugar and insulin response
- increase good bacteria in the gut
This recipe is meal prep friendly!
This Chia Oat Cereal is meal prep friendly just like my Chia Kheer and Chia Pudding recipes and I have found that 8 ounce jars work best for breakfast for one. This recipe makes two 8 ounce jars. You can eat straight out of the jar or dump out the contents into a bowl.
If you work, It is such a time saver in the morning when all you have to do is grab a jar out of the fridge and be on your way but even if working from home, these little Chia Oat Cereal jars can help save time, effort and figuring out what to eat for breakfast!
How to make chia oat cereal
CHIA SEEDS Unlike my Chia Pudding and Chia Kheer recipes, this cereal does not require a lot of resting time. About 15 minutes should do it. The idea is to have a runny cereal like result rather than a pudding. And the more you let it rest, the more gelled up the chia gets, which is not a bad thing if you want pudding:)
OATS Using rolled oats works best in this recipe. Steel cut oats need cooking before hand. I haven’t tried this recipe with quick oats but I imagine they would work fine as well.
MAPLE SYRUP For sweetening up the cereal I used maple syrup so that it was naturally sweetened. Honey would work too or you can keep it keto by adding stevia drops.
MILK I kept this dairy free by adding almond milk but you can easily use your milk of choice.
Here are some more breakfast recipes to try:
I hope you try this quick and easy meal prep friendly recipe! If you do, please consider leaving me feedback in the comments, I love reading them. If you’d like to share a picture of your cereal, simply tag me @eatdrinkpure on instagram so I can see it!
Chia Oat Cereal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 4 tablespoons rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 cups almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line up two small 8 ounce jars and add 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons oats, 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to each jar.
- Add 1 cup milk to each jar.
- Stir to combine and close the jars tight.
- Shake the jars to make sure all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and there is no clumping.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes. The cereal gets thicker the longer it sits.
- Enjoy in the jar or dump out into a bowl. Top with fruit and nuts of choice and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure to stir the cereal well before storing as chia tends to clump up.
- You can make this Whole30 compliant by skipping the maple syrup and oats.
- Sweeten with a mashed or sliced banana or other fruit instead.
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