Yesterday was Winter Solstice and the coldest day, which means the countdown is now on to warm weather & Summer! It has been soooooo cold & what better way to start off the day than with a warm bowl of oatmeal.

Oatmeal or porridge made on the stovetop is a million times better than microwave so if you have a couple more minutes to spare, go the stovetop over microwave, plus so much easier if your making it for more than one person.

Why it’s good for you

Oats are what I call the real superfood! They help keep blood sugar levels stable & limits fluctuations which is not at all good for what we call our cardiometabolic health. It’s also a game changer when it comes to cholesterol, it stops our bodies reabsorbing any excess cholesterol in our digestive system. So essentially, if you have or have people in your family with insulin resistance, PCOS, diabetes, heart disease or difficulty losing weight, rolled oats are the perfect food for you to include as part of foods you eat regularly! (I highly recommend you also check out my baked berry coconut oatmeal recipe here too)

Walnuts provide good omega-3 fats which helps to reduce any inflammation in the body & cinnamon again good for those blood sugar levels as well as adding delicious flavour!

Bananas are a great source of potassium & a fave to have before a workout! Plus this will get you halfway to meeting your fruit for the day-win!

Notes

1. Ripe to slightly spotted bananas are the best for this. As bananas ripen, their sugar content increases, therefore better to caramelise.

2. Maple syrup is absolutely optional but I find it makes it taste more like banana bread, however you can also use honey or brown sugar. Not a fan of sweet breakfasts? Leave it out completely, it’s still sweet enough!

3. A pinch of salt is a must, trust me, it takes oatmeal to another level.

If you make this Banana Bread Oatmeal, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love to hear from you and always respond. And, of course, don’t forget to tag me in your photos on instagram, seeing a photo of the recipes you have made is my fave & inspires me to make more!