Pinolé Oatmeal

The Raramurí canyon runners of northern Mexico eat pinolé cakes and oatmeal to fuel their 100 mile runs through elevated terrain. The mixture of natural oats, grains, seeds, and water provides a substantial amount of calories while controlling blood sugar and maintaining energy for hours at a time.

If only one of the Raramurí people could share with you how to make this incredible meal, you could feel the advantage these ancient people have in the modern world.

Oh wait, you CAN have this advantage because today, I'm sharing with you my tribe's ultra-marathon secret wonder-food: Pinolé Oatmeal!

After you enjoy this delicious meal, you're required to run 60 miles or so...it's part of the recipe.

Supplies

You're going to need a few things to get the party started:

1. Whole grain oats (60 second microwavable option will do)
2. Chia seeds.
3. Flaxseeds (milled flaxseeds work best)
4. Protein powder (optional)
5. Water or milk.
6. A tablespoon scoop.

Step 1:

Pour 1/2 a cup of oats into a bowl.

Step 2:

Add one cup of water or milk.

Step 3:

Microwave for 60 seconds or heat via stovetop until oats swell.

Step 4:

Remove bowl from microwave or stove and allow it to cool for 2 minutes.

Step 5:

Add two tablespoons of milled flaxseed.

Step 6:

Add one tablespoon of chi seeds.

Step 7:

Optional: For 24g of additional protein, add one scoop of powder protein supplement.

Step 8:

Stir with tablespoon until mixture is uniform in appearance.

Step 9:

Enjoy and share with others who are hungry.