Chia Oatmeal Bowl Recipe

1. In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons chia seeds with 1/2 cup cold water. Let sit 10–15 minutes, stirring once after 5 minutes to prevent lumps, until a thick gel forms. Refrigerate while you cook the base.

2. In a medium saucepan combine 1 cup steel-cut oats, 1/4 cup rinsed red quinoa, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover partially (lid tilted) and simmer, stirring every 4–6 minutes to prevent sticking. Cook for 20–25 minutes until oats are tender and quinoa grains are translucent with a slight bite. If mixture becomes too thick, add up to 2–4 tablespoons hot water to reach a creamy porridge consistency.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the prepared chia gel to the hot porridge until fully incorporated; this adds extra creaminess and thickens slightly as it cools. Taste and adjust salt or sweetness as desired (you can add a teaspoon of honey now if you prefer). Let sit 2–3 minutes.

5. Divide the warm chia-oat-quinoa porridge between two bowls (about 1 heaping cup per bowl).

6. Spoon 1/2 cup (total 1 cup divided) Chobani® plain Greek yogurt on top of each bowl (about 1/4 cup yogurt per bowl if you want lighter, or 1/2 cup per bowl for creamier; adjust to taste).

7. Arrange toppings: divide 3/4 cup fresh blueberries and 1 sliced banana between the two bowls (about 3–4 tablespoons blueberries and half a banana per bowl). Sprinkle 1/2 cup granola total across both bowls (approx 1/4 cup per bowl).

8. Finish with 1 teaspoon extra chia seeds split between bowls and a drizzle of honey (about 1 tablespoon per bowl). If using, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes and a pinch of ground cinnamon.

9. Serve immediately while the porridge is warm so the yogurt and fresh fruit contrast with the hot base. Leftovers: store porridge (without yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of coconut milk or water, stir in additional chia gel if needed, then top with fresh yogurt and fruits when ready to eat.