Chia Seeds and Oatmeal Breakfast for the Next Morning

Chia seeds and oatmeal make you less hungry and help in weight loss. They also provide lots of energy to help you start the day the best way possible.

Reviewed and approved by the pedagogue in physical education and nutritionist Elisa Morales Lupayante.

Written by Carolina Betancourth

Last update: 15 December, 2022

For quite some time, we’ve been told that breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day. A high-quality breakfast determines how your body functions for the rest of the day.  Chia seeds and oatmeal make for a great and nutritious combination.

Breakfast breaks your nighttime fast and provides the body with the necessary energy for fulfilling its tasks during the first hours of the day. That’s why eating something healthy like chia seeds and oatmeal is very important.

Despite all we know about the importance of breakfast, many of us have bad habits. There are certain tendencies and habits that reduce the quality of the breakfast you eat, or that simply prevent you from enjoying all of breakfast’s benefits.

Some people are eager to run out the door and get to work as fast as possible. They believe that skipping breakfast can help them lose weight. On the other hands, others believe that simply not being hungry is a great excuse for skipping breakfast.

But nutritionists are telling us that breakfast is actually very important for a variety of reasons. The health-conscious make special efforts to ensure that they get a healthy, nutritious breakfast.

That’s why we’ve decided to bring this interesting recipe with chia seeds and oatmeal to your attention. It not just nutritious and tasty, but also convenient. You can make this day before you eat it and therefore have no excuse for skipping breakfast.

Are you interested?

Healthy breakfast with chia seeds and oatmeal

The combination of chia seeds and oatmeal is becoming increasingly popular in recipes. This is especially true for breakfast recipes.

Both ingredients contain the nutrients you need at the beginning of the day to increase your energy and improve your metabolism.

Some people consider it a dietary complement for weight loss. They’ve discovered that this combination makes you feel satisfied longer, it has few calories, and it improves digestion.  

And as if that weren’t enough, it’s a great alternative to the typical coffee with cookies, which only masks the hunger at the beginning of the day.

Benefits of chia seeds

Chia seeds are one of the most popular “superfoods” because they’re high in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

Consuming them on a regular basis helps with weight loss. That’s because it reduces the anxiety for eating that you might feel. Eating them can also stimulates functions that participate in eliminating fat from your body.

They are a rich source of omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, and they also contain twice the amount of proteins as other seeds.

They have excellent nutritional value. These seeds provide some of the following benefits:

• Improve physical and mental performance.
• Reduce sugar levels in the blood.
• Control cholesterol levels.
• Suppress cravings.
• Stimulate body detoxification.
• Fight constipation.

Benefits of oats

A lot of people consider oatmeal to be the most complete grain around. It’s a great source of beta-glucanase, soluble fiber and polyphenols, which stimulate the body’s natural cleansing processes.

Oats contain a significant amount of fiber, which helps control cholesterol levels. It also helps regulate the accumulation of waste in the colon.  

Another one of its functions is activating intestinal movements and preventing bouts of constipation.

It’s also one of the most satiating and energy-rich foods that nature has to offer.

Recipe for chia seeds and oatmeal

This recipe contains extremely healthy nutrients that will help you start the day with healthy energy.

One of its main benefits, however, isn’t related to this at all. This recipe can be prepared the night before you eat it. That means that you won’t have to wake up early to prepare something healthy, but time-consuming for breakfast.

Don’t worry about putting it in the refrigerator. It doesn’t lose its properties overnight, and it simply tastes delicious regardless of whether you eat it fresh or the next morning.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 glasses of 1% milk (300 mL)
• 1 tablespoon of honey (25 grams)
• 4 tablespoons of chia seeds (60 grams)
• 2 heaping tablespoons of oatmeal (about 20 grams)
• Half a banana

Directions

• Mix the milk and honey in a bowl.
• Add the chia seeds and oatmeal.
• Stir well to mix all the ingredients, then cover it.
• Store in the fridge for 60 minutes, then stir once again.
• You’ll notice that it starts to get thick because the seeds are absorbing the water, making a type of gel.
• Cover again, store in the fridge, and wait until the following morning.

Consumption method

• If you prepare it according to this recipe, you’ll get 2 servings out of it.
• Divide it into two cups and garnish them with small slices of ripe banana.
• Feel free to eat it as a dessert or snack.
• If you don’t like milk, you could also use another plant-based drink, or just orange juice.

We recommend that you keep this recipe in mind for the days when you know you won’t have much time to make a healthy breakfast.

You’re going to love it!