Crunchy Oatmeal with Fruit Compote

Steel cut oats are the inner kernels of whole oat that have been cut down to pin-head sized pieces. The fiber in them helps to lower cholesterol and move food efficiently through the digestive tract. They are rich in iron and B vitamins and may enhance immune function.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup steel cut oats

• 1 1/2 cup filtered water

• 1/8 tsp sea salt

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

• 1/8 cup chia seeds

• 2 T poppy seeds

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or whatever you choose)

• 1 1/2 cup frozen berries (can add a bit of mango, with any berries)

Here’s How:

1. In a saucepan on medium heat, add water, oats, salt, and cinnamon. Cook until water evaporates.

2. In a separate saucepan, cook fruit on low heat until it thickens. (Can use immersion blender to break up mango if desired)

3. Bake sunflower and pumpkin seeds on a cookie sheet at 350 for 5 minutes.

4. Measure out other seeds and set aside.

5. Add milk and seeds to porridge and top with fruit compote.