#mandalaoats

​One of our favorite ways to enjoy #consciousmeals is to use creativity when we  prepare our food!  
#mandalaoats is one of the ways that we do this!

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Not only are #mandalaoats beautiful, they are packed with nutrients. From the fresh fruit to the seeds and nuts, this #foodart is a treat for your body and soul! 

Ingredients:
Organic Steel Cut Oats 
Water
Raisins
Assorted nuts
Sunflower seeds
Pumpkin seeds
Ground Flax-seed
Chia Seeds
Milk
Fresh Fruit (strawberries, blueberries, apple, kiwi...)

Recipe for Cooking Oats
1 cup   Steel Cut Oats
4 cups Water or Plant Based Milk

We make our oats in advance and store them in the refrigerator so that we can quickly heat them each morning.  We take one cup of oats per 4 cups of water and heat them on high until boiling. We simmer them on low, stirring often for around 40 minutes.  Put the oats in a glass Tupperware type bowl and let them cool and refrigerate.

Preparing  #mandalaoats

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Take a serving of
Cooked Oats.
Approx 1/2 cup
per person

Add a small sprinkle of
Pumpkin Seeds
(adjust for serving size.)

Add a small sprinkle of
Sunflower Seeds
(adjust for serving size)

Add handful of unsalted
Raw Nuts
(Pecans, Almonds, Pistachios, etc...)

Add approx. 1/2 c of
Plant Based Milk
( Almond, Coconut, Rice ...)

Add small handful of
Raisins or other unsweetened dried fruits
(if desired)

Heat on low for approximately 5-10 minutes, stirring often.  While oatmeal is heating, prepare the fruit.

Choose some nice fresh Fruit

Cut the fruit into small sizes

Be creative!

Create a beautiful oatmeal mandala. Be sure to add the most important ingredient: LOVE into this process. When you put love and energy into your food, it is more fulfilling experience.  Love your food, and it will love you back. Be sure to #mandalaoats and follow the hashtag!

Enjoy!!
and share photos of your creations on #mymandalaoats on instagram!