As the days grow colder and cozy mornings call for something warm and nourishing, here’s a delicious way to feed your body and brain.
This dark chocolate and almond oatmeal with blueberry compote contains ingredients that support cognitive health, memory, and focus. Perfect for starting your day with a brain-boosting breakfast that’s as comforting as it is nutritious! Plus each serving offers up 7 grams of fiber to support digestion and healthy blood sugar as well.
Why This Recipe Supports Brain Health
This dish is carefully crafted to combine brain-supportive ingredients:
• Oats provide steady, slow-releasing energy to fuel your morning without the sugar crash.
• Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids and is known to enhance memory, focus, and mood.
• Almonds offer healthy fats, vitamin E, and magnesium, all linked to brain health.
• Blueberries contain antioxidants, particularly flavonoids, which may help support memory.
OK, let’s get to the recipe!
Recipe for Dark Chocolate and Almond Oatmeal with Blueberry Compote
Servings: 2
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
Oatmeal base:
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 1/4 cup almond slivers, toasted
• 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped (70% cocoa or higher)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Blueberry compote:
• 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
1. Prepare the blueberry compote:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, lemon juice, and honey. Stir occasionally, cooking until the blueberries start to burst and the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Cook the oats:
In a separate pot, bring the almond milk to a simmer. Add the oats and cinnamon, stirring occasionally for 5-7 minutes or until the oats are soft and creamy. Stir in the chopped dark chocolate until melted, then add honey or maple syrup if you prefer extra sweetness.
3. Assemble the bowl:
Divide the oatmeal between two bowls. Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of blueberry compote and a sprinkle of toasted almond slivers.
Enjoy this warming, brain-boosting breakfast while it’s hot.
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