8 | 10 | 372 |
Ingredients | Minutes | Calories |
Prep | Cook | Servings |
5 min | 5 min | 4 |
1 1/2 cup | Rolled oats, dry |
3 cup | Water |
1 large | Banana (s) (sliced) |
1/2 tsp | Cinnamon |
1/2 cup | Vanilla extract, pure |
1 cup | Blueberries |
1/2 cup | Walnuts (toasted, optional) |
2 tsp | Maple syrup (to taste, optional) |
1. In a small/medium pot, combine your oats, water, banana, cinnamon and vanilla. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
2. Once boiled, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until oats are cooked and oatmeal has thickened- approximately 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for a few minutes.
4. Separate oatmeal into 4 bowls and top with fresh berries and, optional, nuts. Sweetening with maple syrup, optional. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Quick Tips:
Use any type of fruit or nut that you like.
For more nutritional density, add ingredients like: maca, cacao, chia or flax seeds, goji berries or cacao nibs.
1 Tbsp of nut or seed butter also adds a nice flavour kick, as well as more added protein and healthy fats.
Nutritional Highlights:
Oats
A high fiber food that can regulate blood sugars. Plantains support digestive and cardiovascular health.
Fruit | 0.8 |
Grain | 1.1 |
Meat Alternative | 0.5 |