Banana Chia Oatmeal
When it comes to food, I’m really not afraid to try much of anything…Let me rephrase that, I’m really not afraid to try most anything of PLANT ORIGIN, however, ever since I was a child myself, I have had a real true aversion to porridge. That was one thing I just didn’t like and it was one of those things that my mom would make me eat. I had a pretty good stubborn streak so I would sit at the table for what seemed like hours, hoping to win the battle of time just so I wouldn’t have to finish my bowl of that awful, textured goop. Needless to say, warm cereals have never been cooked in our kitchen…that is… until recently…
We all know picky parents usually equals picky kids, so just like the day I trained myself to like olives, I decided I was determined to like hot breakfast cereal as well. Not just to overcome my own aversion but more importantly because I didn’t want my children to not like hot whole grain cereals just because mom doesn’t and never made it for them. Plus, one just can’t ignore how good they can be for you and how well they can sustain an energetic child through the day.
Well after a number of attempts, I finally came across this recipe for oatmeal and honest truth, it did the trick! I can officially say that because of this recipe, we are now an oatmeal loving family…myself included. Even if the kids aren’t hooked the first time, don’t give up …the health benefits and the low cost are worth your efforts. Boxed cereals are just so darn expensive these days and most of them aren’t good for anyone anyway.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup large flake rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 banana (slice into very thin rounds)
- 1 tsp chia seeds (or more)
- cinnamon to taste
- 3 TB date paste or 1 TB honey (optional)
- Pour water into pot and bring to a boil. Mean while gather other ingredients so they are close by (especially the almond milk).
- Once boiling, add the oats, give a quick stir, turn down the heat and add the almond milk.
- Add the banana & chia seeds and cinnamon to your liking. Stir frequently so as not to burn or have it stick to the bottom. The banana will eventually somewhat dissolve into the oatmeal.
- Once the oatmeal cooked, the last thing I do is add the honey or sweetener, stir until dissolved and then pour into bowls.
- Serve with additional almond milk & slices of banana on top, a tablespoon of peanut butter to stir in and alfalfa sprouts for the big kids in the family.
I love this idea and can’t wait to try it on my kids. When I first saw the picture, I thought the monkeys hair was shredded wheat, so I think ill use that instead. Thanks for the idea!
Hi Diana, thanks for your comment. You will have to tell me how the oatmeal goes with your kids. Please stay tuned for lots more to come. It’s been a while since i’ve posted due to some significant changes that have taken place, but am hoping to get back at adding more ideas very soon. Take care