Banana Breakfast Oats
Breakfast has to be one of my favorite meals of the day! And I’ll admit, I am such a creature of habit, and tend to have a handful of breakfast recipes which I juggle and alternate from. Obviously making them each unique with various different toppings, or what ever is in hands reach in the cupboard. Now, in South Africa I used to frequently buy gluten (wheat) free oats, but am battling to find them here in Nelson. I don’t have a gluten sensitivity, but I choose not to eat gluten containing foods often as I know the health implications. That being said my diet is pretty much gluten free, aside from oats (organic) every now and then. This breakfast oats recipe is one of my all time favorites!!!
Being a Type 1 Diabetic, routine is pretty damn important, and I find it easier to eat breakfasts that I know:
- Are low GI and won’t cause a huge rapid rise in my blood sugar levels
- Are going to keep me sustained (slow releasing carbohydrates)
- Are going to make me feel energized and ready for the day
- Are absolutely delicious (of course)
- Are super healthy, full of good nutrition
- Are not too time consuming, and can be quick if need be
And this banana breakfast oats recipe, my friends, meets all those requirements. It is really really tasty! My favorite part of it is the taste of the cooked banana! Mmmmm! That taste sends my taste buds to another world! I always remember, on the weekends when I was growing up, it’s be a tradition to have a big fry up breakfast on a Saturday, and often this induced fried banana! I absolutely adore the taste of cooked banana, and it sweetens the dish so lovely that you really don’t need to add additional sweeteners, but you most certainly can if you wish. I drizzled a bit of Organic Agave nectar over this dish, mainly because I wanted that glistening syrupy look that photographs so beautifully, but it is by all means not a necessity for the dish 🙂
So I’m gonna skip the juicy goodness of oats today, and jump straight into the recipe.
- PORRIDGE
- 1/2 Cup Organic Oats (Rinsed)
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Banana (Mashed)
- 1/2 Tsp Celtic Sea Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Cinammon (Good quality)
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 TBS Nut Milk (Dairy alternative milk)
- 1/2 Tsp Coconut Oil (Organic Cold Pressed)
- TOPPINGS
- Goiji Berries
- Pumpkins Seeds
- Raw Cacao Nibs
- Agave Nectar (or Maple Syrup/Honey/Rice Malt Syrup)
- Rinse and drain your oats.
- Place into a small pot, with 1 cup water and bring to the boil. Once boiling reduce heat to medium.
- Add the mashed banana, salt, coconut oil, vanilla extract and cinnamon and allow to simmer for approx 7-10 mins. If the mixture becomes too thick, add a little water, gradually until the desired consistency.
- Add the nut milk at the end to give it a creamy finish.
- Remove off the heat and serve with your choice of toppings.
Hope you enjoy this recipe, and remember to #wellnesswithtaryn so I can see your dishes if you decide to give them a try 🙂
4 Comments
Lori Carlson
Taryn, I have an allergy to goji berries. In this specific recipe, is there something I can substitute those goji berries with? Perhaps raisins, dried dates, dried cranberries? I look forward to your response.
~Lolri~
Taryn
Hi Lolri
Thanks so much for your comment. You most certainly can replace the goji’s with whatever you enjoy.
Raisins and cranberries are excellent choices, and if you can, try get ones that are sulfur dioxide free (naturally dried). Sulfur Dioxide is used as a preservative in dried fruit to prevent it from spoiling, and also to preserve the fruit’s gorgeous and appetizingly bright color. For some people who are sensitive to the preservative, being exposed to sulfur dioxide can lead to breathing problems such as asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and respiratory disease. So in my opinion, it’s best to go for the naturally dried fruits 🙂 Even though they may look a bit dull and colorless, I know they’re better for me health wise.
Hope this helps and hope you enjoy the recipe 🙂
Taryn Xxx
Thalia @ butter and brioche
I too am a creature of habit, especially when it comes to breakfast. You definitely have inspired me to change up my usual egg and fruit routine with something a little different. Thanks!
Taryn
Hey Thalia
I know right? It’s so easy to fall into routine, but I kinda love it in a way. I do love being creative and try8ing new things, but I love my go-to healthy meals too 🙂
So incredibly happy to have inspired you, as I am constantly inspired by your beautiful work/blog/recipes 🙂
Much love …
Taryn Xxx