I am a big oatmeal fan. I could eat it every day – it is just something that is so simple to make, can easily be changed from day to day, and is heart healthy. What’s not to love?
Usually, I add fresh fruit on my oatmeal. However, one day my sister shared a picture of her cooking apples for oatmeal. Cooked fruit, in general, is not my thing at all. EXCEPT for cooked bananas, which gave me a thought… I once had them over ice cream in Jamaica and I was in heaven. With that delicious memory in my head, I started experimenting for a healthier version of caramelized bananas and I am really happy with the result.
A creamy bowl of oatmeal that is low in sugar, high in fiber and protein, and loaded with beneficial nutrients thanks to the oatmeal, nuts, and seeds is my favorite way to start the day.
Let’s chat about this dish real quick
- This bowl of oatmeal provides you with 75% of your daily fiber. 75%!! That is amazing because it will help you stay full longer and helps slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream which helps us not crave those donuts sitting in the office break room.
- Starting your day off with a high protein dish will also help keep cravings at bay throughout the day. We need to eat protein every day and this bowl of oatmeal will provide 17grams of your daily recommended value.
- It cooks in less than 10 minutes! Yay!
- Add whatever toppings you would like or use fewer nuts and less nut butter to make it a lighter dish.
- The sprinkle of sea salt on this is necessary 🙂 Do not skip that step. You’re welcome.
This recipe below is for one serving. Want to make more? Just double the recipe very easily and divide amongst bowls. I hope you enjoy it!
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