Pomegranate is a great fall flavor to try. See below how you can use this great seasonal flavor to spice up your breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 cups non-dairy milk
- Kernels from 1/2 of a pomegranate
- 1/2 cup frozen berries
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 cup pecans
Directions:
- Cook oats on stovetop or in microwave.
- Stovetop: Bring milk to a boil in small pot and add oats. Cooks for 5 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally. When thickened, removed from heat, stir and let stand for 1 minute.
- Microwave: Combine oats and milk in medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 2.5 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir once removed from microwave and let stand for 1 minute.
- Top cooked oatmeal with pomegranate kernels, frozen berries, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and pecans.
- Stir & enjoy!
TIP:
- Removing pomegranate kernels: Roll pomegranate to loosen seeds, and then cut in half. Over a large bowl with inside of pomegranate facing down use of wooden spoon to knock the kernels into the bowl.
- Spices: If you don’t have all the spices in this recipe you can use pumpkin pie spice or just the cinnamon to keep it simple.