Kefir Berry Oats Bowls

¾ cup Bob’s Red Mill organic protein oats 

2¼ cups 1% lowfat milk 

¼ tsp. Fresh Thyme fine sea salt

½ cup plain whole milk kefir, plus additional for serving

2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme organic maple syrup, plus additional for serving

Blueberries, for serving 

Raspberries, for serving 

Sliced almonds, toasted; for serving 

Whole chia seed, for garnish 

Lemon zest, for garnish 

1. In a medium saucepan, cook dry oats over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring often.
2. Slowly stir in lowfat milk and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Gently simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 17 minutes or until oats are tender and thickened, stirring often. Remove from heat; stir in ½ cup kefir and 2 Tbsp. maple syrup.
3. Divide among 3 serving bowls. Serve with blueberries, raspberries, toasted almonds, and additional kefir and maple syrup. Garnish with chia seed and lemon zest, if desired. 

Each serving contains: 280 calories, 6 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 240 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 19 g sugar, 15 g protein. Daily values: 10% vitamin D, 25% calcium, 15% iron, 10% potassium.