Ok this is not some brand new, revolutionary information here…oatmeal and yogurt are staples in many households. But have you ever put them together?? Yogurt and granola is the norm, but yogurt + oatmeal is my new jam. My stepmom made it for Charlie one day mixed with peaches and oh.my.God. I never looked back! I’ve been mixing the two together for the past few months now. I have eaten oatmeal for breakfast probably 97% of mornings the past decade. It’s just my breakfast thing. So this new combination is a nice switch up.
It gives a texture to the yogurt and a creaminess to the oatmeal. Best of both worlds. You can totally do any yogurt you wanted, but we pretty much only eat Greek Yogurt for the high protein so that’s what we’ve been doing.
To make:
- Make 1 pack of organic oats (or about 1/4 cup oats on the stove) with water
- Mix in 1 small container of vanilla Greek Yogurt (I use Two Good yogurt because it’s low in sugar)
- Top with a tablespoon of hemp hearts
- Top with blueberries (or fruit of choice)
- Top with almonds (or nut of choice)
Mix all together and enjoy! Easy peasy. And you’re getting fiber, protein, omegas, antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals. All sorts of goodness!
The real bonus of my new favorite breakfast is that my two kiddos- 3 and 1- have been loving it too. If it’s just me and Tessa eating this portion is enough for both of us. If Charlie wants it too, I’ll double it and it feeds all three of us. Sometimes I will add in a bit of monk fruit-sweetened maple syrup if I’m craving more sweetness. But the small amount of sweetness in the yogurt is usually enough. This breakfast is a great way to add in those healthy power foods like hemp hearts and almonds to your kiddo’s diet without them even noticing: ) Try it and let me know what you think! Make it your own and add your own favorite toppings!
