Peach and Blackberry Oatmeal

Peach and Blackberry Oatmeal

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup old fashion oats

-1 cup water

-1/2 peach, cut in slices

-handful of blackberries

-1 tsp cinnamon

-1 tsp chia seeds

-Kashi Go Lean cereal (optional)

Directions:

1. Heat water and chia seeds on the stovetop.

2. Add oats, let it cook for a 1 min. 

3. Add peach, cinnamon, and blackberries; let it cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

4. Add it to a bowl, top with additional peach slice, blackberries, and Kashi to finish it.

5. Enjoy

*Fun Tips About Blackberries*

-1 cup= 62 calories, 14g carb, 8g fiber, 7g sugar

-Refrigerate for 3-6 days

-Great source of Vit c: help inflammation, resist against infectious agents, protect from harmful free radicals

-Minerals: potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium

-Great source of soluble and insoluble fiber

-One of the highest antioxidant content: Anthocyanins, ellagic acid, tannin, lutein; these help against cancer, aging, inflammation, and helps your skin

-Anthocyanins gives the berries their color and is a powerful phytonutrient that helps the brain from oxidative stress and may help age-related diseases.

-Season: from June to September

-Look for bright, shiny, black, plump berries

-Do not wash until ready to use, rinse in cold water, than pat dry

-Can be eaten right from the bush, in salads, muffins, on top of yogurt, make jams, sorbets, syrups, breads, and many more ideas.