Lifestyle
Start your day right with a bowl of green tea oats
Start your morning with a warm bowl of green tea oats for steady energy that keeps you full, focused, and ready for whatever the day brings.
If you’re stuck in a breakfast rut, this breakfast bowl is a nice way to switch things up. The secret is using Tetley Green Tea instead of plain water to cook your oats. It gives them a soft, clean flavour that pairs perfectly with milk, honey, and a touch of vanilla. Add in some ground flaxseed for a bit of texture and a fibre boost, and you’ve got an easy breakfast that’s filling but not heavy.
Ingredients
- 250ml (1 cup) boiling water
- 1 Tetley green tea bag (flavour of choice)
- 250ml (1 cup) milk of choice
- 250ml (1 cup) raw oats
- 15ml ground flaxseed meal or flaxseeds
- 15ml honey
- 5ml vanilla extract
- ½ cup toppings (banana, chopped nuts, flaked coconut)
- Nut butter for topping (optional)
Method
- Combine boiling water with the green tea bag in a saucepan and let them steep for 5 minutes together.
- Add in milk, oats, and ground flaxseed meal and turn the heat on to medium, beginning to stir when the liquid bubbles.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes and then turn off the heat. It should be thick and stick to your spoon – feel free to add additional liquid (additional green tea) now if you prefer thinner oats.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and then let the oatmeal sit for a minute.
- Split the oatmeal into two bowls and top with your favourite toppings.
