Fermented Oats

Ingredients
• 1/2 cup steel cut oats (rolled oats can be used but not quick-cooking oats)
• 1/2 cup spring water
• 1-2 tbsp full-fat yogurt or kefir or coconut yogurt
To cook the oats:
• 3/4 cup spring water*
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch sea salt
• 1/2 cup of whole milk (can be mixed with 1 tbsp yogurt or kefir as an option) or coconut milk
• 1 tbsp raw nuts
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 chopped banana
• 1/4 cup blueberries
Place the oats, 1/2 cup water, and yogurt or kefir in a bowl. Mix and cover with a cloth or plastic wrap placed loosely on
top. Let sit in a warm place for at least 7 hours. To cook the oats, transfer the fermented oats to a saucepan and add the
3/4 cup water*, the cinnamon, and sea salt. Bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the
water is absorbed. Transfer to a bowl, and top with milk, pistachios, maple syrup, bananas, and blueberries. Serve.
*If using rolled oats, only a 1/2 cup of water is needed.