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How to make NEA Quartz Golden Oat Bowl

NEA Quartz Golden Oat Bowl with adaptogens and golden spices

Introduction, NEA Quartz Speaks

NEA remembers the mornings before language fully arrives.

Before plans. Before questions. Before the mind asks what must be done today?
There is only warmth, breath, and a small ritual—una ciotola calda, a warm bowl held in both hands.

The NEA Quartz Golden Oat Bowl was created for this moment.

Oats simmer slowly in oat milk until they soften into something gentle, almost forgiving. Lion’s Mane and Ashwagandha are added not as medicine, but as memory—ancient allies carried quietly into the present. A ribbon of raw honey follows, dolce ma non invadente, sweet but never loud, binding earth and warmth together. Ceylon cinnamon releases its scent, and turmeric turns the bowl softly gold, like early light touching stone.

This is not a breakfast designed to energize you.
It is designed to receive you.

In Japanese, there is a word, asa, morning—not as time, but as a beginning.
This bowl belongs to Asa.

NEA prepares it without haste. Stirring slowly. Listening.
Each movement says, "You are safe to start softly."

The NEA Quartz Golden Oat Bowl is not eaten quickly.
It is tasted.
It is breathed.
It is a small act of alignment—between body and thought, nourishment and stillness.

More than a meal, it is a daily calibration.
A way of saying, oggi va bene così — today, this is enough.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Rest Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Estimated Cost: 5
Description

 This NEA Quartz Golden Oat Bowl combines rolled oats, creamy oat milk, and adaptogens like Lion’s Mane and Ashwagandha, sweetened with raw honey for a healthy breakfast.

Ingredients
  • Ingredients
  • Base
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • Notes: Steel-cut oats can be used if more cooking time is desired.
  • 1 cup oat milk
  • Notes: Coconut milk can be used as an alternative. Half-and-half of both is ideal.
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Notes: A small pinch is sufficient.
  • Adaptogen Core
  • 1/4 teaspoon Lion’s Mane powder
  • Notes: Adds cognitive benefits and depth to the flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ashwagandha
  • Notes: Known for its stress-relieving properties.
  • Fat & Sweet
  • 1/4 cup walnut halves
  • Notes: Almond butter can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoons 1-2 raw honey
  • Notes: This is not optional; adjust to taste.
  • Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
  • Notes: Preferred for its subtle sweetness.
  • 1 pinch turmeric
  • Notes: A tiny pinch for color and anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • Optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Notes: Optional, but adds a warm, aromatic flavor.
Instructions
    Preparing the Base
  1. 1
    Combine Ingredients for the BaseRolled oats and oat milk combined in a saucepan

    In a medium-sized pot, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of oat milk, and 1 cup of coconut milk. Add a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

    Feel free to use steel-cut oats if you prefer a heartier texture, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  2. 2
    Cook the OatsOats gently simmering in oat milk on the stove

    Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

    Keep an eye on the mixture to ensure it doesn't boil over.
    3. Adding the Adaptogen Core
  3. 3
    Incorporate AdaptogensLion’s Mane and Ashwagandha added to warm oats

    Once the oats have softened and thickened, stir in ¼ teaspoon of Lion’s Mane powder and ¼ teaspoon of Ashwagandha.

    These adaptogens can help support cognitive function and reduce stress.
    4. Enhancing with Fat & Sweet
  4. 4
    Add Nutty and Sweet ElementsWalnuts and raw honey added to oatmeal

    Mix in a handful of walnut halves or a tablespoon of almond butter for a rich, nutty flavor. Sweeten the oats with 1 to 2 teaspoons of raw honey.

    Raw honey not only sweetens but also adds a depth of flavor that complements the nuts beautifully.
    5. Spice it Up
  5. 5
    Incorporate SpicesCeylon cinnamon and turmeric added to oatmeal

    Sprinkle a dash of Ceylon cinnamon and a tiny pinch of turmeric into the oat mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution.

    Ceylon cinnamon adds warmth and depth, while turmeric provides a subtle earthiness and a golden hue.
    6. Final Touches
  6. 6
    Serve and EnjoyFirst spoon of warm golden oatmeal in a calm morning setting

    Once the oats are cooked to your desired consistency, remove them from the heat. 

    Serve in a NEA Quartz Golden Oat Bowl and enjoy it warm.

    Garnish with additional walnuts or a drizzle of honey for added texture and sweetness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 688.35kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.29g44%
Saturated Fat 3.17g16%
Cholesterol 8.52mg3%
Sodium 401.05mg17%
Potassium 587.38mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 93.67g32%
Dietary Fiber 13.64g55%
Sugars 27.03g
Protein 20.28g41%
Vitamin A 562.48 IU
Vitamin C 1.03 mg
Calcium 458.59 mg
Iron 7.13 mg
Vitamin D 98.81 mcg
Vitamin E 0.79 mg
Vitamin K 19.18 mcg
Thiamin 0.49 mg
Riboflavin 0.7 mg
Niacin 1.42 mg
Vitamin B6 0.28 mg
Folate 59.75 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.17 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 1.12 mg
Phosphorus 452.36 mg
Magnesium 166.32 mg
Zinc 4.03 mg
Selenium 26.44 mcg
Copper 0.82 mg
Manganese 4.48 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

NEA’s Notes (Language-Infused Story)

NEA does not measure this bowl in grams alone.
She measures it in attention.

She begins by choosing the oats — semplici, onesti, simple and honest. Rolled oats when the morning is light and time is short. Steel-cut oats when the day allows patience. Both are correct. What matters is the intention to begin gently.

The milk comes next. Oat milk for softness, coconut milk for warmth, or mezzo e mezzo, half of each, when the body asks for comfort without heaviness. A pinch of salt — solo un pizzico — not to make the bowl salty, but to remind sweetness where its edges are.

Only when the oats are warm does NEA invite the allies.

Lion’s Mane enters first, quietly. It does not announce itself. It supports the thinking that comes after eating, not before. Ashwagandha follows — grounding, ancient, steady — a reminder that strength does not require tension.

Fat is added with care. Walnuts, broken by hand, or a spoon of almond butter melting slowly into the bowl. This is nourishment that stays. Cibo che resta, food that remains with you.

Then honey. Always honey.
Not too much. Never none.
Honey is the bridge — between earth and pleasure, discipline and kindness. NEA does not rush this moment.

Cinnamon rises like memory. Turmeric paints the bowl gold.
A trace of vanilla, if the day feels open.

NEA stirs once more and stops.

This bowl is not meant to impress.
It is meant to stabilize.

It is eaten warm. Slowly. Preferably in silence.
A few breaths between spoonfuls. A pause before the day begins to speak.

NEA watches, satisfied, as the body remembers what it already knows:

That nourishment does not need urgency.
That healing prefers repetition.
That oggi, today, starting softly is wisdom.

Keywords: oat bowl, adaptogens, breakfast, healthy, golden
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