Instructions

1. bring a large pot to medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. once it’s melted, add the turmeric, cinnamon, and black pepper to the oil and stir well.
2. let the spices cook for a minute or two and then add the soaked and drained oats and the water.
3. increase the heat to high until it comes to a boil and then stir well and reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35 minutes.
4. remove the lid and stir the oatmeal really well, making sure to scrape up the bottom of the pot which may have some oatmeal starting to stick. keep stirring to release the starch in the oats for a full minute or so. there should be some liquid left but the process of stirring should thicken it quite  a bit.
5. return the lid to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes until the oats are very thick and little to no liquid remains, then remove from heat and stir in the coconut milk and maple syrup. portion into 4 individual bowls or storage containers and top with extra maple syrup, coconut milk, and cinnamon if desired.