09/26/2020
EASY, SWEET, CREAMY, CUSTOMIZABLE HEALTHY OATMEAL
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE OATMEAL
3 1/4 cups water
2 medium bananas (smashed really well) (use just one if you are not a banana lover)
2 cups old fashioned oats, (be sure to use certified gluten free oats for gluten free)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
FOR THE TOPPINGS
Nut butter
Chopped nuts or seeds
Fresh fruit
Dried fruit
Spices like more cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger
Cocoa powder
Chocolate chips
Granola
Plant milk
Pure maple syrup
or whatever else you can think of!
INSTRUCTIONS
Smash the bananas until they resemble puree.
Add the water to a pot on the stove and whisk in the banana until well incorporated.
Add the oats to the water and THEN turn on the stove to medium-high. As soon as the oatmeal comes to a simmer, turn down the heat to low, add the cinnamon and salt, and cook until desired consistency, stirring occasionally, This takes less than 10 minutes.
Spoon into individual bowls and top with (or stir in) ingredients of choice.