I used to love breakfast. I had time to enjoy my mornings, time to put something together that I looked forward to eating. Lately my breakfast has been demoted to chia seeds, with almond milk in an old jam jar, with a big dose of cinnamon and a sliced banana to attempt some taste. It’s healthy, its easy, its quick, I can take it on the go, it’s… not delicious! It’s bland and boring, and it feels like a chore to eat it. Unfortunately no matter how good it is for me, my enthusiasm around breakfast has taken a serious hit. The joy in breakfast has become something reserved for weekends only.

BUT last week, I came across a recipe that has restored the faith. Full of nutrient dense foods, only takes a few minutes to prepare, annnnnnnd it is delicious!

**5 Minute Oatmeal Power Bowl (The Oh She Glows Cookbook by Angela Liddon)**

Ingredients:

· 1 ripe mashed banana

· 2 Tbsp chia seeds

· 1/3 cup rolled oats

· ¼ tsp cinnamon

· 2/3 cup almond milk

· 1/3 cup water

· 1 Tbsp ground flax (optional)

Add whatever toppings and spices you like best. Some options are:

· Soaked almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts

· Pumpkin, or sunflower seeds

· Coconut flakes

· Raw or toasted almond butter to drizzle over top

· Cacao nibs

· Cinnamon, ginger, allspice

· Dried cranberries, raisins, apricots

Directions:

· Night before: In a bowl, mash the banana until it’s smooth, then stir in the rest of the ingredients. Cover and refrigerate.

· Morning: Empty the bowl into a pot and heat on medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce to medium-low heat and stir until it becomes thick.

· Pour your oatmeal into a bowl, and add whichever toppings you choose!

So yummy, I've already made this recipe 3 times this week! Give it a try, and let me know if you discover another mixture of toppings worth trying!

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