Start your day off right with a hearty bowl of high-fiber Oatmeal with Flaxseed, blended with the comforting flavors of vanilla and maple syrup. This nutritious breakfast not only satisfies your taste buds but also provides essential nutrients to fuel your day. The combination of oats and flaxseed delivers a powerful punch of fiber, promoting digestive health and keeping you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal. It’s a great way to get more fiber into your toddlers to teens.
Our high fiber oatmeal recipe is an excellent breakfast option that can be served as is or paired with any breakfast favorite. Similar to our high fiber breakfast smoothie, this oatmeal with flaxseeds is a nutritious and delicious start to the day.
Oatmeal has been a breakfast staple for the long haul thanks to its heart healthy benefits and satiating portions. Add in the flaxseeds and you not only gain an extra boost of fiber but essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. While making overnight oats with flaxseeds is another option, this is the recipe anytime you are craving a hot bowl of oatmeal!
For more high fiber breakfast foods, consider trying our Tofu Smoothie, Sheet Pan Eggs, Avocado Toast For Kids or Gluten Free Apple Muffins.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus extra for serving
- 1 cup certified gluten free oats we used quick cook
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- walnuts optional ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make High Fiber Oatmeal with Flaxseed
Add the milk, water, salt, and maple syrup to a saucepan. Bring to a boil. You can use dairy milk, almond milk, soy milk or any other non-dairy milk of your choice.
Add the oatmeal, flaxseeds and vanilla extract. Quick cook oats are preferred for this oatmeal recipes as they have a hearty texture and cook quickly.
Turn the heat down and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the oatmeal is thickened. If you prefer thicker oatmeal, continue to cook until the desired thickness is reached.
Serve topped with maple syrup, blueberries, and walnuts if desired.
How To Make Oatmeal Taste Good
The sweetness of syrup, burst of fresh blueberries and crunchiness of walnuts makes a delicious combination on top of a bowl of oatmeal.
Here are other toppings and flavors to consider adding to your flaxseed oatmeal:
- Fruits: sliced bananas, berries, peaches, diced apples, mango chunks, dried cranberries, raisins, dried apricots and dates.
- Nuts and seeds: almonds, pecans, pistachios, peanuts, hemp hearts, nut butter
- Sweeteners: honey, brown sugar, agave, coconut shreds
- Protein boosters: Greek yogurt, soy milk, dairy milk, protein powder
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, allspice, pumpkin pie spice
- Additions: granola, chocolate chips, chia seeds
Tips for Success
- Use Quick Cook Oats: Quick cook oats are ideal for busy mornings when you need to have a fast breakfast option ready to serve. Certified gluten free old fashioned or rolled oats is another option for stovetop oatmeal. These will have a heartier texture and often create a creamier consistency. The downside is you will need to increase the total cooking time.
- Choose the Correct Ratio: The typical ratio for stovetop oatmeal is 2 parts liquid to 1 part oats. This ratio can be adjusted to meet preferences by adding more liquid for thinner oatmeal and less for thicker oatmeal.
- Add Toppings and Flavors: Get creative with add-ins and make oatmeal more appealing to kids. It is hard to refuse a bowl of oatmeal that has pops of color from fresh berries or a drizzled design of nut butter on top.
- Let It Rest: Once the desired thickness is reached, let the oatmeal rest before serving. This will help the oatmeal to thicken slightly and reach the best temperature for kids to easily eat. If the oatmeal is still too hot, pour a few tablespoons of cold milk on top to cool quickly.
- Make Ahead: Make a batch of stovetop oatmeal, cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy chilled or reheat when ready to eat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Milk will result in a creamier oatmeal texture, but solely using water is an acceptable alternative. For this recipe, you would omit the milk and use 2 cups of water.
Yes! Oatmeal with flaxseeds is an exceptional high fiber breakfast option with numerous health benefits. Helping to promote digestive health, regulate blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol levels, oatmeal also contains essential nutrients like magnesium, iron, zinc, B vitamins and dietary fiber.
You can add ice cubes, frozen fruit, or 1-2 Tablespoons of cold water to the oatmeal.
Add fun and flavorful toppings like fresh fruits, nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of honey. You can also involve your child in the cooking process and let them choose their own toppings to make it more appealing.
Start by bringing the liquid to a boil then adding the oats and flaxseeds. It also helps to stir the oatmeal frequently while cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. If it does become too thick, you can easily thin it out by adding more water or milk.
All products are derived from flaxseeds, but present in a different forms and textures. Whole flaxseeds are the small, oval-shaped seeds. Ground flaxseeds are the whole seeds ground into a coarse powder while flaxseed meal will be a powdery consistency. For this recipe, you want to use ground flaxseeds. If you only have whole flaxseeds, you can grind at home by using a blender, coffee grinder or food processor.
Reheating Oatmeal
- To reheat oatmeal, start by transferring the desired portion to a microwave safe bowl. It is best to add a splash of milk or water to the bowl before heating if the oatmeal is too thick.
- Cover the bowl with a paper towel or microwave-safe lid, leaving a small vent to allow any steam to escape.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals until hot, stirring between each interval to ensure even heating. Continue to microwave and stir until it is heated to your desired temperature.
- Add any desired toppings or additional flavors to the top of the oatmeal before serving.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- You will want to help your kitchen helper bring the liquid to a boil before adding the oats and flaxseeds. When the milk and water gets super hot, it will start to boil. You can think of it as the liquid dancing around in the pot! You should see tiny bubbles popping up from the bottom to the top. That is the sign you are ready to add the oats and other ingredients to the pot.
- What is your favorite color? Whether it is red, blue or green, find that color of topping to add to your oatmeal. From fresh raspberries and blueberries to chunks of green apple, it can be fun to add colors to the bowl of hot cereal.
- Be cautious as you remove reheated oatmeal from the microwave as the bowl may be too hot to touch. If so, ask for help or use oven mitts to carefully remove the bowl. Give it a final stir and let it cool for a minute or two before eating.
More Oatmeal Recipes
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Scotchies
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
- Oatmeal to Go
- Overnight Chia Oats
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls
- Banana Overnight Oats
- Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Crust
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
High Fiber Oatmeal With Flaxseed Recipe
Equipment
- sauce pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup plus extra for serving
- 1 cup certified gluten free oats we used quick cook
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds ✅
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ✅
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- walnuts ✅ optional
Instructions
- ⭐️Bring the liquids to a boil. Add the milk, water, salt, and maple syrup to a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- ⭐️Add the oats and flaxseeds. Add the oatmeal, flaxseeds and vanilla extract. Turn the heat down and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until the oatmeal is thickened.
- Serve. Serve topped with maple syrup, blueberries, and walnuts if desired.
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Notes
- Fruits: sliced bananas, berries, peaches, diced apples, mango chunks, dried cranberries, raisins, dried apricots and dates.
- Nuts and seeds: almonds, pecans, pistachios, peanuts, hemp hearts, nut butter
- Sweeteners: honey, brown sugar, agave, coconut shreds
- Protein boosters: Greek yogurt, soy milk, dairy milk, protein powder
- Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cocoa powder, allspice, pumpkin pie spice
- Additions: granola, chocolate chips, chia seeds
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