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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Maca Oatmeal with Manuka Honey Seed Shards

    Published: Oct 24, 2016 · Modified: Dec 13, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Maca Oatmeal with Cacao Nibs and Manuka Honey Seed Shards is an easy, but eye-catching breakfast filled with nourishing superfoods.

    Bowls of oatmeal in front of jars of ingredients.

     

    I love breakfast. Particularly breakfasts when you can slow down and have a few minutes to yourself to think about your day and enjoy a small meal.

    Admittedly, with two small children those stolen morning moments are few and far between.

    But when I get to enjoy them, it puts me in a great mood for the day.

    This maca oatmeal is packed with superfoods and a great way to have a slow breakfast.

    Looking down into a bowl of porridge with seeds.

     

    What is maca?

    • Maca is a Peruvian root that is full of fibre, vitamins and minerals.
    • It gives you a great energy boost, so it's perfect at breakfast.
    • Maca tastes like malt, butterscotch and maple

    Maca Oatmeal

    This thick and nourishing porridge is perfect to start the day. I've added cacao nibs, which are broken pieces of cacao bean and are full of anti-oxidants, iron and zinc.

    The maca powder adds a malty, butterscotchy, mapley flavour to the porridge and the cacao nibs add texture. I've sweetened it with Manuka Honey and added warming spices of cinnamon and ginger.

    A bowl of oatmeal and vintage coffee pot sitting on top of a wooden table

    Honey Seed Shards

    The star of this breakfast is undoubtedly the Manuka Honey seed shards that adorn the porridge.

    They look eye-catching but are really easy to make and only take a few minutes. Sure, you could just sprinkle them on top, but I never miss an opportunity to festoon my breakfast with something special.

    Other great breakfast recipes:
    Gingerbread granola (vegan)
    Raspberry Compote (vegan, great on oatmeal!)
    Healthy bran muffins (vegetarian)
    Mushrooms on toast (vegan)
    Peas on toast (vegan)

    A bowl of oatmeal with seeds.

    Note that the seed shards won't stay firm for long, so store them in the fridge until you're ready to serve!

    They're sweet and crunchy and full of healthy seeds. Use whatever seeds you have to hand, or substitute chopped nuts.

     

    A bowl of oatmeal, with a jar of honey in the background.

    Manuka Honey

    Manuka honey is antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory. It's pretty amazing stuff and we've been using it at home for ages to help with illness.

    It's antibacterial properties are useful to heal wounds, infections and burns, and is also used to heal acne and eczema. Internally, it is considered to promote wellbeing, help allergies, reduce sore throats and tonsillitis and aid digestion. My kids love getting a spoonful to help with sore throats!

    But not all Manuka Honey is the same. The numbers, 5+. 10+, 15+ etc… is the NPA grading that is used to measure the antibacterial activity. The higher the number, the more antibacterial and higher quality the honey. Find out more about manuka honey.

    Disclosure: This recipe post was sponsored by Rowse Honey. All opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make it possible for me to mess up my kitchen and write Veggie Desserts - Healthy Food and Lifestyle. 

     

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    Maca Oatmeal with Manuka Honey Seed Shards

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    Maca Oatmeal with Cacao Nibs and Manuka Honey Seed Shards is an easy, but eye-catching breakfast filled with nourishing superfoods.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American, International, Western
    Servings 4
    Calories 290 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    For the manuka honey seed shards

    • 4 tablespoon mixed seeds I used chia, flax, pumpkin, sesame and sunflower
    • 2 tablespoon manuka honey
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup

    For the maca oatmeal

    • 1 ½ cups (350ml) milk (nut, cows whatever you prefer)
    • 1 cup (80g) steel cut porridge oats
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoon manuka honey
    • 2 teaspoon maca powder
    • 2 teaspoon cacao nibs
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    For the seed shards

    • Prepare a baking tray lined with baking parchment and set aside.
    • In a frying pan over a medium heat, combine the seeds and honey and heat until thick and bubbling. Allow to cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
    • Pour the mixture onto the prepared tray and use a spatula to carefully spread it into a thin layer. Work quickly as it will solidify quickly. Place in the fridge to firm up while making the oatmeal.

    For the Maca Oatmeal

    • Combine the milk, oats, ginger and cinnamon in a saucepan and heat, stirring, over a low heat for 5-8 minutes or until thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the honey, maca, cacao nibs and vanilla.

    To serve

    • Pour the porridge into bowls.
    • Cut the chilled seed mixture into shards and peel from the baking paper. Top the oatmeal with the seed shards and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 4gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 0.6mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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    Comments

    1. Nayna Kanabar

      October 30, 2016 at 8:27 am

      What a lovely recipe and I adore your crockery its beautiful.

      Reply
    2. NOM NOM Boris

      October 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Ah this honey sounds very tasty and love all the healthy properties. Kind of wish we had it here in the US.

      Reply
    3. Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe

      October 25, 2016 at 11:53 am

      that is really pretty - I have had a few attempts at maca lately - am still working out how to use it - I went overboard with it today and in vast quantities it does not seem to taste better 🙂 If only I was in porridge mode I would love it this way

      Reply
    4. Lucie Bright

      October 25, 2016 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      I have a pot of Maca in the cupboard and use it regularly in smoothies. Never thought of adding it to porridge but now the weather is turning colder I shall have to give it a try.

      Reply
    5. Nadia

      October 25, 2016 at 10:58 am

      5 stars
      Breakfast is hands down my favourite meal of the day, and now that it's getting cooler I find myself making porridge almost every morning. I don't use superfoods much, but I do sometimes add maca to my porridge when I'm feeling tired or when I know I have a busy day ahead.

      Reply
    6. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      October 25, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Those shards! Gorgeous! I'm with you - why not make your breakfast something spectacular if it's that easy to do?! 🙂

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth

      October 25, 2016 at 8:28 am

      5 stars
      What a gorgeous breakfast idea! I do love Manuka honey but I find it far too out of my budget to afford regularly. It's a nice treat though.

      Reply
    8. Heather @Boston Girl Bakes

      October 25, 2016 at 12:49 am

      5 stars
      As a teacher it sounds like I need a jar of this honey in my cupboard!

      Reply
    9. Cricket Plunkett

      October 24, 2016 at 11:24 pm

      I've been looking for ways to add maca powder to my diet, I can't wait to try this recipe!

      Reply
    10. Ren Behan

      October 24, 2016 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      I need some Manuka - I have a sore throat this week. I'm sure this recipe would fix it!

      Reply
    11. Aish Padihari

      October 24, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      I like oatmeals with honey so I'm definitely going to enjoy this recipe.

      Reply
    12. Amy

      October 24, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      Those honey seed shards sound wonderful. Honey is my favorite and the texture of everything in this is totally on point!

      Reply
    13. Amanda

      October 24, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I've never heard of or seen Manuka honey. I'll have to look for it. Oatmeal is my regular breakfast. Always looking for new ways of making it.

      Reply
    14. Lucy Parissi

      October 24, 2016 at 7:46 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this looks totally delicious! Those shards would find their way to my cakes for sure but they are such a decadent addition to breakfast.

      Reply
    15. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

      October 24, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      5 stars
      This really does look fab. Those seed shards say back off this is my breakfast and I'm going to sit here and enjoy it haha. Stunning.

      Reply
    16. Sarah | Susty Meals

      October 24, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Ooh, this sounds delicious! I love oats so much and am always on the look out for different breakfasts to have too, thank you 🙂

      Reply
    17. fashion-mommy

      October 24, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      I love honey but am not so keen on oats so will look at your other suggestions of how to use it.

      Reply

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