This Warm Chia and Berry Kefir Oats recipe is designed as one of the best Gut Healing Breakfast Ideas for Beginners. It combines prebiotic fiber from oats with probiotics from kefir for a gentle, digestive-friendly start to the day.
1 cup Rolled Oats (Gluten-free if needed)
2 cups Water or Almond Milk
2 tbsp Chia Seeds
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground Ginger
1 cup Plain Kefir (Probiotic source)
1 cup Fresh or Frozen Blueberries
2 tbsp Walnuts, chopped
1 tbsp Raw Honey (Optional)
1. In a small saucepan, combine oats, chia seeds, and water/almond milk. Stir well.
2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and oats are soft.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon and ginger.
4. IMPORTANT: Let the oats cool for 2-3 minutes. If they are boiling hot, they will kill the probiotics in the kefir.
5. Divide warm oats into bowls. Top with cold kefir, blueberries, and walnuts. Drizzle with honey if desired.
Temperature Alert: Do not boil the kefir. Add it only after the oats have cooled slightly.
Vegan Swap: Use coconut probiotic yogurt instead of dairy kefir.
Prep: You can make the oat base ahead of time and reheat gently before adding toppings.
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