Nordic Oats with Pumpkin Seed Oil & Booster Topping

Ingredients

• 1 cup steel cut oats
  
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
  
• 1 cup walnuts
  
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes or chips
  
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  
• 6 to 8 dried figs, sliced
  
• Birch syrup
  
• Pumpkin seed oil
  
• Buttermilk, well-shaken
  

Directions

1. Make the oats: In a large pot, bring oats, salt, and 4 cups water to a boil, reduce to medium, and cook, uncovered, for 25 minutes, stirring once or twice. Lower temperature nearing end of cooking time to avoid splatters, if necessary.
2. Make the Booster Topping: In a large skillet, add walnuts, coconut, and pumpkin seeds. Toast over medium for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant and beginning to brown (watch carefully to avoid burning coconut). Transfer to a bowl and cool before storing in an airtight container or jar in the pantry or refrigerator for up to 2 months.
3. To serve: Divide cooked oats evenly between 4 bowls. Top with Booster Topping, dried figs, and a drizzle of birch syrup and pumpkin seed oil. Serve with buttermilk.