Chai Oatmeal

Best Foods for Your Heart.

Start your day with a steaming bowl of oats, which are full of omega-3 fatty acids, folate, and potassium. This fiber-rich superfood can lower levels of LDL (or bad) cholesterol and help keep arteries clear.Opt for coarse or steel-cut oats over instant varieties—which contain more fiber—and top your bowl off with a banana for another 4 grams of fiber.

Rolled oats simmered in sweet, spice-infused milk make an exquisite breakfast cereal,"Katzen notes. Oat bran not only boosts the fiber, it also makes the oatmeal creamy and thick.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk 1 1/2 cups 2% or whole milk -->
1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt -->
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander -->
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom -->
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon -->
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric -->
2 teaspoons honey, plus more to taste 2 teaspoons honey, plus more to taste -->
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional -->
3/4 cup regular (not quick-cooking) oats 3/4 cup regular (not quick-cooking) oats -->
2 tablespoons oat bran, optional 2 tablespoons oat bran, optional -->
Preparation
Combine the milk, salt, and spices in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring constantly; add the honey, vanilla (if desired), oats, and bran (if desired), and stir until combined. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the oatmeal is thick and creamy. Serve hot with additional honey to taste.