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Chickpea Power Oatmeal

Breakfast

Chickpea Power Oatmeal

chickpea power oats

Apparently there was a time when my only uses for chickpeas were hummus and salads.

Oh, the naivete of youth.

These days chickpeas have been making it into almost everything I make and bake, from cookies, to sweet dips to power bars, and of course soups, stews and tagines. I love their creamy texture and notable versatility, and one morning–umm, that would be last Tuesday morning–it hit me: why not add them to my morning oatmeal?

My lightbulb of inspiration came in part from a reader and fellow runner (Gina!) who asked me for some straightforward, vegan breakfast ideas that DON’T include protein powder. I had some savory chickpea and chickpea flour ideas floating around my noggin, so when I prepared a bowl of of oatmeal, ZING! I knew exactly what I was going to stir in.

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So, the answer to your burning question: does this taste like oatmeal hummus? Not in the least. The mashed chickpeas just make this cereal taste extra hearty, and perhaps a bit nutty. Add your go-to toppings as usual, and trust me, this bowl of goodness will keep you satisfied all morning long.

One warning: eating this oatmeal will make you feel smug. Even more so if you add a crowning sprinkle of flaxseeds and some fresh fruit.

Chickpea Power Oatmeal

  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats GF if needed
  • 1/4 cup rinsed drained canned chickpeas, finely mashed
  • Splash of vanilla extract pinch of ground cinnamon or other spice, pinch of fine sea salt
  • Chopped fruit or berries
  • Dried fruit
  • Ground flax seeds chopped nuts or seeds
  • Dairy or non-dairy milk
  • Sweetener of choice e.g., maple syrup , natural scene sugar, coconut sugar

Method

  1. Stovetop: Bring the water and oats to a boil in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until oats are soft and mixture is thickened. Stir in mashed chickpeas and any flavor stir-ins (if using); let stand 1 minute, Spoon into a bowl and serve with suggested toppings, as desired.
  2. Microwave: Combine the water and oats microwave-safe bowl. Cook on HIGH for 3 to 3-1/2 minutes until oats are soft and mixture is thickened. Stir in mashed chickpeas and any flavor stir-ins (if using); let stand 1 minute, Spoon into a bowl and serve with suggested toppings, as desired.

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