Metabolism boosting, and it is recommended that almond butter is used vs. peanut butter.

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup steel cut or old fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 banana thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons honey (optional)


Preparation

  1. In a medium sauce pan combine the almond milk and oatmeal, heat on low until most of the liquid is absorbed. 
  2. Add in 1/2 of the banana slices and the almond butter, mix together and let the oatmeal soak up the rest of the milk. 
  3. Remove from the heat, move to two bowls, top with the remaining banana slices and drizzle with honey.


Each serving has: 375 calories, 6 g fat, 8 g fiber, 8 g protein, 66 g carbs



Oatmeal Cooking Instructions

Making oatmeal recipes is a pretty simple process: Add liquid to oats and heat. Not only are oatmeal recipes quick to make, but even the most novice cook can master basic oatmeal recipes.

How To Cook Oatmeal – Old- Fashioned/Rolled Oats


1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned) and 2 cups water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 2 minutes before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Quick Cooking Oats

1 cup quick cooking oats – also known as instant oats
2 cups water, milk or a combination of both

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup quick cooking oats. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Cover and let stand about 30 seconds before serving.

How To Cook Oatmeal – with Steel-Cut Oats

1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water

In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats and 3 cups water, bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until the oats are just tender and the liquid is nearly absorbed. Remove the sauce pan from heat and let stand, covered for 5 minutes before serving.