Chickpea Power Oatmeal
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats GF if needed
- 1/4 cup rinsed drained canned chickpeas, finely mashed
Optional Flavor Stir-Ins:
- Splash of vanilla extract pinch of ground cinnamon or other spice, pinch of fine sea salt
Suggested Toppings:
- Chopped fruit or berries
- Dried fruit
- Ground flax seeds chopped nuts or seeds
- Dairy or non-dairy milk
- Sweetener of choice e.g., maple syrup, natural scene sugar, coconut sugar
Instructions
- Stovetop: Bring the water and oats to a boil in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until oats are soft and mixture is thickened. Stir in mashed chickpeas and any flavor stir-ins (if using); let stand 1 minute, Spoon into a bowl and serve with suggested toppings, as desired.
- Microwave: Combine the water and oats microwave-safe bowl. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes until oats are soft and mixture is thickened. Stir in mashed chickpeas and any flavor stir-ins (if using); let stand 1 minute, Spoon into a bowl and serve with suggested toppings, as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.4g | Protein: 8.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 15mg | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 1g