Following on from my post last week about carbohydrates, I felt it was fitting to provide a recipe to one of my favorite high-carbohydrate breakfasts that keeps me full of energy throughout the day.
I honestly wake up happy knowing that a bowl of this delicious oatmeal is in my immediate future, and I’m going to show you how to make it fun, and tasty.
Recipe:
- 1.5 cups oats
- 2 cups plant-based milk (I use vanilla soy)
- 1 ripe banana / frozen ripe banana
- 3 cups frozen berries (blueberries are my favorite)
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
- toppings of your choice (sliced ripe banana, apple, strawberries, raisins, ground flaxseed, goji berries, slivered almonds, coconut flakes, the list goes on)
Instructions:
- Add the oats, soymilk, berries, banana and cinnamon to a pot over high heat.
- Bring the mixture to just below a boil, and turn the heat down to medium and simmer for 4/5 minutes, stirring often.
- Once the oats are nice and creamy, transfer the mixture to a bowl and begin to apply all of your toppings.
- Sprinkle some extra cinnamon on top and voila – you just made a healthy and super tasty breakfast.
Sometimes I’ll use mixed berries or raspberries instead of or alongside the blueberries—customize it however you like!
*Note: this recipe makes enough for two normal people (although only enough for me, but I exercise a lot!)*
This breakfast is full of fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This takes about 15 minutes to make this in the morning, and is a worthwhile time investment.
Keep your eyes open for a post soon on the importance of breakfast: whether it is important, or not important in overall health.
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