Serves :1

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1-2 tbsp flax seeds meal
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 3 tbsp pomegranate seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a saucepan, combine oats, coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt.
2. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the desired consistency is reached.
3. Stir in the shredded coconut, raw honey, and flaxseed meal.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat.
5. Sprinkle the oatmeal with additional shredded coconut and pomegranate seeds for added texture and flavor.
6. Serve warm and enjoy your delicious coconut and pomegranate oatmeal!

Allergies:

gluten-free (GF)
dairy-free (DF)
egg-free (EF)
nut-free (NF)
shellfish-free (SF)
Vegetarian  (v)

Here are some variations of the coconut and pomegranate oatmeal recipe:

1. Tropical Twist: Add diced fresh pineapple, sliced banana, and a sprinkle of toasted coconut on top of the oatmeal for a tropical flavor.
2. Berry Blast: Instead of pomegranate seeds, use a mix of fresh berries such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Drizzle some honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
3. Nutty Delight: Stir in a tablespoon of almond or peanut butter into the cooked oatmeal for a nutty and creamy texture. Top with chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or cashews.
4. Chocolate Coconut: Mix in a tablespoon of cocoa powder while cooking the oats to make a chocolate-flavored oatmeal. Top with shredded coconut and a few dark chocolate chips.
5. Chia Seed Power: Soak chia seeds in coconut milk overnight and mix them into the oatmeal in the morning for a nutrient-packed and filling breakfast.
6. Apple Cinnamon: Add diced apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon to the cooking oatmeal for a comforting and flavorful variation.
7. Maple Pecan: Drizzle maple syrup over the cooked oatmeal and top with chopped pecans for a sweet and nutty twist.
8. Coconut Mango: Dice fresh mango and mix it with shredded coconut to create a tropical mango-coconut topping for the oatmeal.
9. Pumpkin Spice: During the fall season, stir in some pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice mix to give the oatmeal a warm and comforting taste.
10. Lemon Coconut: Add a splash of lemon juice and a little lemon zest to the oatmeal for a refreshing and tangy flavor. Top with coconut flakes for added texture.
11. Greek Yogurt Parfait: Layer the oatmeal with Greek yogurt and the pomegranate seeds. Add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness and top with some granola for crunch.
12. Caramelized Banana: Sauté banana slices in a pan with a little butter and brown sugar until caramelized. Add them on top of the oatmeal along with the pomegranate seeds.
13. Cherry Almond: Mix in some dried cherries and chopped almonds to the oatmeal for a delicious cherry-almond flavor combination.
14. Coconut Mango Smoothie Bowl: Blend frozen mango chunks with coconut milk to make a smoothie. Pour the smoothie over the oatmeal and top with fresh mango pieces and pomegranate seeds.
15. Peanut Butter and Jelly: Swirl some peanut butter and your favorite berry jam into the oatmeal for a nostalgic PB&J taste.
16. Coconut Raspberry Swirl: Mix in some raspberry jam or fresh raspberries into the oatmeal for a sweet and tangy raspberry-coconut combination.