Date and Flax Oatmeal with Raisins and Almonds

Pour oats into a microwave safe bowl and then evenly pour about ⅔ cup water on top.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes (you may have to stop halfway through to stir if your oatmeal is prone to spilling over the edges of the bowl).
After oats are done cooking, stir in the date paste and ﬂaxseed.
Top with raisins and almonds, and ﬁnish with a splash of milk (about ¼ cup) to get oatmeal to desired consistency.

*Date paste is made by soaking dates in water overnight (just barely covered), then blending the dates with their soaking water. Date paste is a versatile liquid sweetener, with a great depth of ﬂavor!

Banner Image:

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Grain:

Oats [1]

Ingredients:

½ cup old fashioned rolled oats

⅔ cup water

1 tablespoon date paste*

1 tablespoon ground ﬂaxseed

2 tablespoons raisins

1 tablespoon sliced almonds

milk, for serving (we used nonfat)

Active time:

5 minutes

Yield:

1 serving

Nutrition:

Calories: 330, Total Fat: 9g fat, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 30mg, Carbohydrate: 59g, Fiber: 8g, Protein: 11g

Author:

An Oldways/Whole Grains Council recipe and photo, courtesy of Kelly Toups

Diet:

Vegetarian & Vegan Diet

Recipe tags:

Staff Favorites

Course:

Main dishes

Meal:

Breakfast

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian Gluten-free

Rating:

Description:

Dates and ﬂax seed give this classic oatmeal recipe a delicious, hearty twist! This recipe is easy enough to make everyday, and is the favored morning fuel of WGC staﬀ members during the chilly winter months.