First of all, I have to admit something. Yep, I'm the one that keeps the container of brown sugar close to my bowl so that I can keep adding it to sweeten each "layer" of oatmeal. No shame. I just love that melted goodness that flavors every bite. But lately I've been trying to figure out other ways to sweeten my oatmeal, without sacrificing that joy from brown sugar. I finally found the solution! It's subtle, but delicious.
Banana Oatmeal (gluten-free, dairy-free)
Recipe by Claire Patty
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
1/2 cup Certified gluten-free oats (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1/2 cup milk of your choice- almond, rice, dairy... (I used a rice-soy milk)
1/2 cup water
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 banana- mashed (really mash it!!)
2 tsp pure maple syrup (I didn't measure here...just poured a little in!)
For topping: 2 tsp brown sugar, nuts, cut up fruit, flax seed (really good for you, and hardly adds any flavor), a splash of milk
Instructions:
1. In a small saucepan at medium heat combine all ingredients and stir.
2. Stirring occasionally, let the oatmeal come to a bubbling point (but don't let it full out boil, because you could risk it burning)
3. Stir continually until the oatmeal is the consistency that you want it. (Some people like it more like porridge, some like it sticky, some like runny...you get the picture)
4. Top with some brown sugar and anything else you want. Pour a little cold milk around the outside of the bowl to cool off your oatmeal, and enjoy!
For more breakfast ideas, check out some of these delicious recipes:
Gluten-free Blueberry Muffins by Karina Allrich
Cranberry Banana Smoothie by Karina Allrich
Almond flour pancakes by Elana Amsterdam
Cinnamon bun muffins by Elana Amsterdam
Raspberry Scones by Katie
Have a nice morning!
This makes me want to go make oatmeal...right now! Love the photos...especially the one with the strawberries!
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