Ayurvedic Cleansing — Breakfast: Oatmeal with Dates, Chia & Apples

For 2 portions

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ingredients:

• ¾ cup (60 g) oats of choice
  (e.g. tender flakes, coarse flakes, Irish steel-cut oats)
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 2 cups filtered water
• 1 pinch of salt
• ½ cup (approx. 65 g) finely chopped apple
• 2 tbsp. soaked chia seeds
• 3 tbsp. chopped dates

To serve:

• 2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds (optional)
• Home-made plant milk (e.g. almond or oat milk)
• Thin apple slices
• 1 tsp ghee per serving

Preparation in the evening:

1. Soak chia seeds:
   In a small glass or bowl, combine ¼ cup of chia seeds with 1 cup of plant milk.
   Stir well, let it swell for 20 minutes, stir again.
   Then use directly or store covered in a refrigerator (can be kept for up to 5 days).
2. Prepare oats:
   In a small saucepan, mix oats, cinnamon, water, and salt.
   Cover and let soak overnight (8-12 hours).

Preparation in the morning:

1. The soaked oatmeal Bring to a boil at high heat, stir, cover,
   Reduce heat and at low temperature Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Stir from time to time.
2. add finely chopped apple, Cook for 1 more minuteuntil everything is nice and warm.
3. Remove from heat and Stir in 2 tablespoons of the soaked chia seeds and the dates.
4. Divide between two dishes.
   Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of ground linseed, pour in vegetable milk, garnish with apple slices and drizzle with ghee.

Tip:

Prepare the base the night before so you only have to cook and serve briefly in the morning — perfect for a stress-free detox routine.

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