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

1. Combine boiling water with the green tea bag in a saucepan and let them steep for 5 minutes together.
2. Add in milk, oats, and ground flaxseed meal and turn the heat on to medium, beginning to stir when the liquid bubbles.
3. 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.
4. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and then let the oatmeal sit for a minute.
5. Split the oatmeal into two bowls and top with your favourite toppings.