This is my go-to breakfast recipe, especially when I want something warm and comforting. This oatmeal is not only quick and deeply satisfying, it’s nutrient-rich and filling, making it the perfect way to start your day. Oats are naturally gluten-free and a fiber-rich carbohydrate, as long as you’re using high quality, non-processed oats like those from Bob’s Red Mill (my personal favorite). They are also loaded with vitamins and minerals, including: manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, and folate. Also, whole oats are high in polyphenols and antioxidants, essential for keeping your immune system healthy. Finally, they are rich in soluble fiber, which is beneficial in stabilizing glucose levels (your energy levels won’t spike then drop) and in keeping healthy cholesterol levels.

Now that you know the benefits, time to learn how to make this simple and delicious recipe. The combination of banana and almond milk make this oatmeal creamy and sweet; you won’t need to add in brown sugar and other sugar additives.

Ingredients (serves 4)

2 cups almond milk
2 cups water
2 cups gluten-free old fashioned rolled oats
2 ripe bananas
½ tsp cinnamon
⅛ tsp salt

Directions:

Bring almond milk, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan
Add in oats and bring to a simmer
Stir occasionally for 5 minutes
Add in bananas (sliced) and continue to cook (while stirring occasionally) for 5 minutes or until oats are soft and liquid has been mostly absorbed
Turn of heat and stir in cinnamon
Serve immediately
Top with fresh fruit, honey, or just enjoy as is!