Berry Nut Spiced Chia Porridge

It's 5AM. Okay, it's 5:30 AM and I am starving. I just woke up and  I need something to hold me over for a few hours while I work, but I don't want use the blender because everybody else is still sleeping. I walk into the kitchen, open the fridge, and thank myself for being proactive because there is a delicious jar of cold berry chia oatmeal at the front of the fridge.

Oh Thank God.

Since my schedule is so hectic, I have to have portable, quiet breakfasts that don't make me cringe. I don't eat eggs. I don't eat bacon. I'm not into premade smoothies (have you seen what a banana looks like a few minutes after you've opened it? Yuck.).

Cold oatmeal works for me. It has a nice texture, a crunch, and sweetness. I like to make cold oatmeal with chia seeds (or pumpkin seeds), nuts, berries, and every now and again, a whopping scoop of peanut butter. Check it out.

The Recipe
Ingredients

• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cups oats
• 1 cup  soy milk
• 1 cup fresh berries
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/8 tsp cardamom
• 2 tbsp almonds 

Directions

1. Place milk in a bowl and add oats and chia seeds into the bowl.
2. Stir for a minute or so to avoid clumping. 
3. Add berries, nuts, and spices.
4. Place in the fridge overnight or for at least an hour.
5. Eat.