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a bowl of oatmeal congee topped with goji berries and chinese red dates

Oatmeal Congee with Goji Berries and Jujubes

A delicious and nourishing recipe of oatmeal congee with goji berries and Chinese red dates (jujubees)
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Gluten Free Oats
  • 3-8 cups filtered Water
  • 1/4 cup Goji berries
  • 4 Chinese Red Dates
  • Optional sweeteners: honey maple syrup, or monk fruit

Instructions
 

  • Add water and oats to large sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer oats for about 30 minutes or longer. If oatmeal gets too dry, add more water. The longer it cooks the better!
  • In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add goji berries and dates.
  • When oatmeal has reached your desired thickness or consistency remove from heat.
  • Additional toppings (optional): honey, maple syrup, monk fruit, nut butter, grass-fed butter, or cinnamon

Notes

*Optional: oats and water in a crockpot and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Just make sure you add EXTRA EXTRA water or check on the crockpot frequently to make sure it does not dry out and burn.