Sunday, July 9, 2017

| Banana Bread Oatmeal Recipe | | Vegan / Gluten free | | Health Benefits Of Oatmeal |

By Maria Martin
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach                  Sign up here and never miss a post


Banana Bread oatmeal recipe
 
 
Words cannot even describe how amazingly delicious and super healthy this oatmeal is . It's the perfect way to start your day !  No extra sweeteners are needed because the super sweet ripe banana is in every bite and topped with sweet organic raisins it's perfect !
 
 

Why Oatmeal ?

 

It Can Lower Cholesterol 

It contains a soluble fiber called Beta Glucan Which has been proven to curb LDL cholesterol

 

It can Curb your appetite

It has a compound that increases your hunger fighting hormone cholecystokinin which reduces appetite
 

It may Reduce Colon Cancer risk

Oatmeal contains antioxidants called avenanthramides which may help reduce colon cancer risk

 

Oatmeal contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals

Oats contain , calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, thiamin, riboflavin niacin , B6, folate, vitamin E and vitamin K
 

It Has a high fiber content

The high fiber content makes it helpful to balance blood sugar levels in Type II Diabetes
 Makes it great to treat constipation 
& helps support weight loss  
 

Improves your immune system

 
 
 

 

Banana Bread Oatmeal

1 serving
 

Ingredients

1/2 cup of rolled oats or quick oats
  ( gluten free certified if you have celiac)
1 banana smashed
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 drop of Young Living Thieves Essential Oil
( optional but it is the secret ingredient that makes the flavors POP )
1 cup of filtered water
1/4 cup of raw walnuts
1 heaping Tablespoon of raisins
 
 
Directions
Place water and oatmeal in a small pan and cook on medium until you reach the consistency you desire ( 3-5 mi )
While your oats are cooking smash you banana in a bowl , add the cinnamon and one drop of thieves . Mix well .
When your oats are done take them off the stove and stir in the banana mixture until it's throughout the oatmeal .
Place the cooked oatmeal into a bowl and top with the raw walnuts and raisins
Enjoy!
 
* always use organic ingredients whenever possible
 
 
 
 
You can buy organic oats almost anywhere these days . I buy them in the bulk bin at Whole Foods Market because we eat them almost every morning and I purchase them a couple pounds at a time at only $1.69 per pound ! ( you can purchase small amounts too!) I store them in a glass container in the cabinet as pictured above . Rolled or Steel Cut Oats are the healthiest but if you are short on time or you don't like the thick chewy texture quick oats are just fine .
 
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup, dry, yields
 
Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 22
Calories 145
 
% Daily Values*
Total Fat 2.39g 4%
 Saturated Fat 0.421g 2%
 Polyunsaturated Fat 0.87g  
 Monounsaturated Fat 0.748g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 126mg  
Total Carbohydrate 25.37g 8%
 Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15%
 Sugars 0.56g  
Protein 6.06g  
 
Vitamin A 0%Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%Iron 8%
 

 

 

Our Featured Oil !

 
With Thieves® Vitality™ you’ll have a quick and easy way to balance your busy life and your wellness. With Young Living’s Thieves Vitality essential oil you can support overall wellness and a healthy immune system* with just a few drops.
Thieves Vitality combines Lemon, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, Cinnamon Bark, and Rosemary essential oils to create one of our most popular products. These ingredients synergistically combine to offer one of the key benefits of Thieves Vitality oil: overall wellness and support of a healthy immune system. Additionally, Eucalyptus Radiata Vitality may also help support a healthy respiratory system when taken internally*. Use the sweet, spicy flavor of Thieves Vitality as an addition to your daily wellness regimen. Its constituent oils such as Clove Vitality, Lemon Vitality, and Cinnamon Vitality give a comforting seasoning to warm food and drinks. Add Tangerine Vitality or Orange Vitality essential oil to Thieves Vitality to further brighten the flavors of your favorite foods.

Thieves Vitality Essential Oil Uses:

  • Add 1–2 drops to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily or as needed as a dietary supplement.
  • Put a drop or a swirl of Thieves Vitality essential oil in your morning juice, tea, or coffee. The spicy, sweet flavor will also give your morning beverage a flavor boost.
  • Add a drop to oatmeal, granola, or other cereal to elevate your breakfast.
  • Take a shot of NingXia Red® with a drop of Thieves Vitality for a quick, spicy boost to your daily NingXia Red shot.
  • Include a drop of Thieves Vitality in a cup of warm water or milk to add it to your wellness regimen.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How to Use

Dilute 1 drop with 4 drops of carrier oil. Put in a capsule and take 1 daily.

Ingredients

Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)† bud oil, Lemon (Citrus limon)† peel oil, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)† bark oil, Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus radiata)† leaf oil, Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)† leaf oil
†100% pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil

Retail:
$19.08 USD

Wholesale:
$14.50 USD
 
 
 
 

                                                                     Maria Martin
 Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Young Living Independent Executive Level Leader & Educator