FreeThyroid Safe
Thyroid-Friendly Oats with Chia Seeds
Rolled oats simmered with chia seeds and flaxseed, topped with fresh berries and a scatter of pumpkin seeds.
Servings
2 bowls
Prep
5 min
Cook
6 min
This bowl layers a few small additions onto a basic pot of oats — chia seeds and ground flaxseed stirred in while it cooks, then fresh berries and pumpkin seeds on top once it's off the heat and starting to thicken.
Each addition earns its place: flaxseed for a bit of omega-3 support, pumpkin seeds for zinc, and cinnamon mostly for flavor, though it's a welcome touch in a bowl that's otherwise unsweetened aside from a drizzle of honey. Together they make for a breakfast that's filling, fiber-rich, and easy to keep in rotation if you're eating with thyroid health in mind.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed — for omega-3 support
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon — for flavor and blood sugar balance
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup — optional, natural sweetener
- 1/2 cup fresh berries — such as blueberries or strawberries
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds — for added zinc
Instructions
- 1In a pot, bring almond milk (or low-fat milk) to a gentle boil.
- 2Stir in rolled oats and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- 3Mix in chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and cinnamon.
- 4Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken.
- 5Top with fresh berries, pumpkin seeds, and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
Nutrition
330
Calories
10g
Protein
42g
Carbs
14g
Fat
11g
Fiber