How to Make Delicious Blueberry Lavender Chia Seed Oatmeal

This delicious Blueberry Lavender Chia Seed Oatmeal is easy to make and packed with protein, fiber, and superfood nutrients!  The sweet and savory blend of spices is sure to become a family favorite!

Did you know that January is National Oatmeal Month?

It’s true!

And today I’m joining with some of my favorite food bloggers to bring you some brand new oatmeal recipes to help celebrate!

(Keep reading after this recipe for everyone else’s contribution!)

Oatmeal, by nature, is a very healthy food. However, it can get a bad rap when combined with heavy amounts of sugar or fat or if you eat it plain—it can lead to a spike in blood sugar (due to the heavy amount of carbs).

Easy tips to make oatmeal healthier

In order to get maximize the healthy benefits of oatmeal, it’s a good idea to add protein and fiber.

Try protein powder or a nut butter and some fresh fruit.

Chia seeds are also a great addition to traditional oatmeal—they add fiber (8 grams per serving), protein (4 grams per serving), omega 3’s and are really thick so they help satiate your hunger.

They are also a superfood that pack an enormous amount of nutrients into very few calories!

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How to Make Blueberry Lavender Chia Seed Oatmeal

I love experimenting with new flavor combinations and I must say, I’m REALLY excited about this new recipe.

It combines the classic sweet blueberry flavor with the savory yet light lavender (found in  Herbs de Provence).

Inspiration for Blueberry Lavender Chia Seed Oatmeal

My inspiration for this recipe came from the Blueberry Lavender Almond Milk from Trader Joe’s.  It’s got a great blueberry flavor but to be honest….the lavender flavor is really subtle… and sometimes hard to taste.

So, I used my family’s favorite GO-TO SPICE—Herbs de Provence for a little help.

Herbs de Provence is a combination of: thyme, marjoram, rosemary, basil, sage, and lavender.

Note—the Lavender tends to settle at the bottom of the container, so be sure to shake well before using.

Is Blueberry Lavender Chia Seed Oatmeal Kid-friendly?

YOU BETCHA!  I was a little worried, so I put it to the test of my personal picky-eater-guinea pigs and they LOVED IT!

I didn’t need to add any extra sugar—the sweetness from the blueberries and Blueberry Lavender Almond Milk was enough!  They also liked adding the Herbs De Provence because it made them feel super fancy.  “Tres Magnifique!” (as Fancy Nancy would say).

Ingredients:

Notes—this makes about 3 bowls of oatmeal.  Feel free to adjust depending on your needs.

• ¾ cups of oatmeal
• 1 cup of Trader Joe’s Blueberry Lavender Almond Milk
• 1 serving protein powder ( I used chocolate whey)
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• Optional Toppings:  berries or nuts

Instructions:

Combine the Blueberry Lavender Almond Milk, the oats, the chia seeds, and the protein powder in a pot.  If you’re using frozen blueberries, add them to the mixture. If not, you can add them at the end like a topping. Cook on medium for about  5 minutes.  Before you remove from the heat, add in the Herbs de Provence, start with a ¼ teaspoon,  and mix well.  You may want to add more, depending on taste.

When the mixture is ready, add to a bowl.  Top with fresh berries or nuts.

Enjoy!

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And keep reading for more delicious oatmeal recipes!

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  • Overnight Maple Oatmeal from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
  • Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal from Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Low Carb Oatmeal Raisin Cookies from Palatable Pastime
  • Masala Oats from Magical Ingredients
  • Yellow Cake Baked Oatmeal from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Sour Cream & Raisin Oatmeal Squares from Savory Moments
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal from Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
  • Chocolate Chip Pecan Granola Bars from Family Around the Table
  • Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Oatmeal Kiss Cookies from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
  • Mixed Berry Oatmeal Bars from Making Miracles
  • Overnight Slow Cooker Ice Cream Oatmeal from The Spiffy Cookie
  • Leftover Oatmeal Muffins from A Day in the LIfe on the Farm
  • Lavender Blueberry Chia Seed Oatmeal from Our Sutton Place

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