I wanted to share this recipe that I have been making this week during my winter detox program. Oatmeal can be a healthy breakfast. Now, the kind that comes in a package may not be, and of course that is the one that my daughter wants, but I put it to the test this morning and she liked it! I love this recipe for cold mornings and believe me when I say this is so easy that I even made it while I was getting the kids lunches together and getting them fed before school in the morning. It literally takes about five minutes and has just a few ingredients. Water, gluten free rolled oats, chia seeds, banana, unsweetened coconut flakes, and then some toppers that can include almond slivers, fruit, honey or all three.

Banana Chia Oatmeal

Five minute super charged oatmeal to get your day started off healthy!

Makes: 12 Cups

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

2/3 C rolled oats
1 1/2 C water
1 banana thinly sliced
1 TB chia seeds
1 TB unsweetened cocout flakes
1 TB sliced raw almonds
almond or coconut milk to serve(optional)
1/4 tsp raw honey (optional)

Instructions:

combine oats, water, banana, chia seeds and coconut flakes in a small pot and bring to a boil. Lower heat and stir for about five minutes or until oaks are fully cooked
Top with sliced almonds, honey, and almond or coconut milk and serve. This is also delicious when topped with pomegranate seeds