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

Holly Stein

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

Category

Breakfast

If you're looking for a nourishing breakfast that's both comforting and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Chia Oatmeal Congee is the perfect recipe. Made with rolled oats, steel-cut oats, chia seeds, warming spices, and optional collagen peptides, this hearty oatmeal is ideal for meal prep, freezer cooking, and postpartum recovery. Inspired by traditional congee, it has a creamy, soothing texture that makes it easy to digest while providing lasting energy. Whether you're feeding a growing family, preparing freezer meals before baby arrives, or simply wanting a cozy breakfast to enjoy throughout the week, this nutrient-dense oatmeal is a delicious way to start your day.

Ingredients

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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

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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.