Mashed Banana Oatmeal is the easiest sugar-free "sweet" breakfast of all time. It's literally just oatmeal with mashed bananas, and although it's not even a little bit fancy, it's cheap, easy to make, and yummy!
1cupinstant or rolled oatslook for gluten-free oats if you're gluten-free!
½cupwatermore if needed
1cupwhole milk soy milk or any
½teaspoonground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
1splashvanilla extract
2Tablespoonshemp hearts
2Tablespoonschia seeds
2-4Tablespoonsalmond butteras desired
½cupberries
Optional: sweetener of choice¼ cup additional nuts and seeds if desired (flax, pumpkin, sunflower, almond, walnuts, etc.)
Instructions
Slice the banana into small rounds, then toss them in a small pot with the oats, ½ cup water, and milk.
(Milk can scorch on the bottom of the pan, so feel free to start with only the water if desired.)
Bring to a very low simmer, then reduce heat, and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir often.
As you stir, mash the bananas up a bit until they're well combined. Leave some chunks if desired. Add more water if necessary to continue cooking the oats to your preference.
Once desired consistency is reached, remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon & vanilla.
Divide into two bowls and pile high with the hemp hearts, chia seeds, almond butter, and berries.
Notes
I like creamy oatmeal, so I cook it over low heat until it's nice and gooey.Nutrition label below (just an estimate) includes soy milk, blueberries, 4 Tablespoons almond butter, and does not include additional nuts or honey.