Berry Easy Oatmeal - VC

Health Rating

The perfect morning pick me up!

Ingredients

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)

In a small/medium pot, combine your oats, water, banana, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil.
Once boiled, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until oats are cooked and oatmeal has thickened.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for a few minutes.
Serve oatmeal in a bowl and top with fresh berries and, optional, nuts and maple syrup.

Additions & Substitutions

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.

Calories 360

Calories from fat 110

Calories from saturated fat 11.9

Total Fat 12.2 g

Saturated Fat 1.3 g

Trans Fat 0

Polyunsaturated Fat 7.9 g

Monounsaturated Fat 2.0 g

Cholesterol 0

Sodium 5.7 mg

Potassium 378 mg

Total Carbohydrate 43 g

Dietary Fiber 5.9 g

Sugars 13.3 g

Protein 7.1 g