Packed with inflammation-fighting ingredients this bowl of Anti-Inflammatory Banana Turmeric Oats is a tasty way to start your day.
It's not secret that I have a large turmeric obsession.
All of my coffee mugs and thermoses are stained yellow-orange from the hundreds thousands of turmeric lattes that I drink. I sincerely apologize if I ever serve you a beverage and the cup is yellow.
It's a healthy obsession though. Because not only is turmeric delicious, it is soooo good for you.
Turmeric has a pigment called curcumin (which is what makes it yellow).
Curcumin has been shown to treat cancer, speed recovery after surgery, and fight inflammatory conditions. (See nutritionfacts.org for more detailed information.)
Turmeric is so powerful that Dr. Greger, author of nutritionfacts.org, recommends we eat 1/4 teaspoon of the spice each day.
You can get your daily dose of turmeric so easily: Turmeric Lattes, Iced Turmeric Lattes, in a curry, baked on cauliflower, DIY turmeric pills, and these Anti-Inflammatory Banana Turmeric Oats.
I'm not going to stop drinking turmeric lattes anytime soon, but these oats are definitely going in my rotation of turmeric-filled foods to eat regularly. I'll take all the inflammation-fighting foods I can get.
That's why I love these oats though. Because, besides turmeric, there are a couple other gems that fight inflammation.
I find that cooking oats on the stove results in the creamiest bowl of oatmeal. So that's what I recommend here. But the microwave works just fine, if you only have a few minutes.
Step 1. Add the oats and water/milk to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Step 2. Reduce the heat and stir in the flaxseeds, chia seeds, turmeric, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes, until soft.
Step 3. While the oats are coking, prep your banana. Mash half of it to stir into the oats. Slice the other half to arrange on the top.
Step 4. When the oats are cooked, remove from the heat and stir in the mashed banana. Top with the other half of the banana and sprinkle with any other desired toppings like chia seeds, non-dairy yogurt, or fruit. Enjoy!
Jesus, thank you for healing foods that nourish our bodies. Let us use food to nourish our bodies and look to you to nourish our souls. Amen.
Want other anti-inflammatory dishes? Try these turmeric recipes next:
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Packed with inflammation-fighting ingredients this bowl of Anti-Inflammatory Banana Turmeric Oats is a tasty way to start your day.
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