Superfoody Banana Porridge

I personally love the good old oat. It is a highly nutritious source of minerals including magnesium, manganese, and zinc; and vitamins such as folate and B1. It is also a great source of soluble fibre (beta glucans), which has many evidence based benefits, including potential support in clearing cholesterol and feeding good bacteria in the gut. Oats are complex carbohydrates that break down into and release their sugars more slowly into the bloodstream than refined carbs. This is even more so when combined with fat and protein such as nuts and seeds.

Note: Oats tend to be highly contaminated with glyphosate, a very toxic pesticide, also used on grains such as oats just before harvest. Therefore best to buy organic if possible.

Also, jumbo or rolled oats will keep your blood sugars more steady than instant or porridge oats.

Here’s what you need

1/2 cup rolled or jumbo oats

1 cup water

Pinch of salt

Half a banana

Optional extras to choose from

Goji berries

Toasted pumpkin or sunflower seeds (sprinkle)

Coconut flakes

Tahini (1 tablespoon)

Almonds (handful)

Nut milk

Bee pollen (a sprinkle)

Half a grated apple

Method

Whack the oats in a sauce pan and add the water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer. Add the salt and chopped banana. Let it cook for a few minutes. 

Remove and put in a bowl, top with your choice of nut milk and other toppings listed above. If needed, sweeten with a drop of maple syrup.

For keeping blood sugars balanced be sure to add a good couple of tablespoons of nuts, seeds, tahini, or coconut and preferably use jumbo oats.

Enjoy!