Monday, July 21, 2008

Chai Blueberry Oatmeal

(serves 2)

Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups of water
1 chai tea bag
1/2 cup old fashioned large flake oats
2 tablespoons flax seeds (ground)
1 tablespoon 100% pure honey
1/4 cup low-fat milk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein (equal to 25 g protein)
1/4 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)

Directions:
Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a small pot on high heat. Remove from heat and steep a chai tea bag for 5 minutes. Remove bag and bring back to a boil. Add the oats. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until liquid is absorbed (approximately 7-10 minutes), stirring occasionally.Remove from heat and stir in flax seeds and honey Combine 1/4 cup of milk with whey protein in a separate bowl. Mix with a fork until protein is dissolved. For a smoother consistency, pour protein mixture into a blender or food processor and blend until protein is dissolved. Pour protein mixture and blueberries over oatmeal and serve.

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