I know many people to prefer instant oats because they
feel it is fast. Yes, 1:30 in the microwave is faster than about five minutes
on the stove but (having gone from instant to home cooked) I can tell you instant
is nowhere near better. Though home cooked needs to be stirred regularly, it is
something you can leave on the stove for a couple minutes to get other morning
things accomplished (if, like me, you must feed the cats before they trip you.)
This recipe is fast and marvelous. Oatmeal is high in
protein, which your body needs, especially first thing in the morning. Bananas
are high in natural sugars which your body needs when you wake up to help kick
start your system and regulate insulin levels. Pecans bring more protein on
board and a small helping of healthy fats. Honey is incredibly good for you. If is it raw and local it can do wonders for
seasonal allergies. Cinnamon is known for anti-bacterial properties and
generally being fabulous for your health and taste buds.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Fall Oatmeal
Ingredients:
½ cup Old
Fashion oats
½ cup almond
milk (or preferred nondairy milk)
1 banana,
pealed
¼ pecans
Cinnamon to
taste
Drizzle raw
local honey
1.
Put both oatmeal and almond milk in a small
sauce pan and cook on low. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking. Cook until
the milk is absorbed and the oatmeal is tender.
2.
Poor the oatmeal into a bowl then garnish with
the other ingredients.
a.
I personally like to mash up the banana or cut
it into really small pieces so I get a little banana in each bite.
3.
Enjoy! Go conquer your day knowing you have been
nourished.
