Chia Oatmeal Congee

Name: Chia Oatmeal Congee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups organic rolled oats; 1.5 cups organic steel-cut oats; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 3–4 tbsp grass-fed butter or coconut oil; 1/4 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup; 1/4 cup chia seeds; 1–2 scoops collagen peptides; Blueberries; Strawberries; Bananas; Rasperries; Raisins; Deglet Dates

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Author:

Holly Stein

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Cook Mode

Ingredients

Congee

2 cups organic rolled oats
1.5 cups organic steel-cut oats
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
3–4 tbsp grass-fed butter or coconut oil
1/4 cup coconut sugar or maple syrup
1/4 cup chia seeds
1–2 scoops collagen peptides

Mix-Ins (your choice)

Blueberries
Strawberries
Bananas
Rasperries
Raisins
Deglet Dates

Directions

Bring 96 ounces of filtered water to a boil. Keep covered.
While waiting for it to boil, add the salt, cinnamon, ginger, and butter or coconut oil.
Once boiling, add the oats and slowly stir in the chia seeds to avoid clumping.
Reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid on for 30–35 minutes.
Turn off the heat. It may seem a bit runny, but that’s okay.
Stir in berries, bananas, raisins, or other mix-ins.
Let cool slightly before storing in 16- or 32-ounce containers.

Recipe Note

Notes

When finished cooking, the oatmeal may seem more watery than usual, but it will thicken as it cools. This is important for freezing because when you defrost it, some moisture is lost, which naturally makes it thicker.
Check out the Ingredients Guide for brand recommendations.
It can be time-consuming and expensive to purchase all the ingredients individually, so if you’d prefer to skip the shopping, you can order our pre-made oatmeal congee mix HERE.

Reheat

Defrost overnight (16+ hrs) in the refrigerator on a plate to catch condensation.
While heating, stir well, as separation is normal.
Reheat low and slow in a saucepan. Add water or milk of choice as needed to reach desired consistency.
Add raw honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar if you need more sweetness. We find it to be just right as is.
Add dried fruit or nuts if desired.
Pairs well with a couple of pasture-raised eggs!